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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.32, 4,007.52 and 1,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.32, 4,007.52 and 1,028.04 is: 1,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.32 : 4,007.52 = 1,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.32/4,007.52 = 1,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.32x = 4,007.52 × 1,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.32x = 4,119,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,890.86/2,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.69

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