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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.68, 4,008.24 and 1,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.68, 4,008.24 and 1,028.28 is: 1,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.68 : 4,008.24 = 1,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.68/4,008.24 = 1,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.68x = 4,008.24 × 1,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.68x = 4,121,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,593.03/2,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.70

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