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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.76, 4,007.80 and 1,028.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.76, 4,007.80 and 1,028.31 is: 1,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.76 : 4,007.80 = 1,028.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.76/4,007.80 = 1,028.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.76x = 4,007.80 × 1,028.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.76x = 4,121,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,255.60/2,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.52

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