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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.48, 4,007.80 and 1,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.48, 4,007.80 and 1,029.59 is: 1,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.48 : 4,007.80 = 1,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.48/4,007.80 = 1,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.48x = 4,007.80 × 1,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.48x = 4,126,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,403.83/2,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.04

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