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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.51, 4,006.87 and 1,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.51, 4,006.87 and 1,027.67 is: 1,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.51 : 4,006.87 = 1,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.51/4,006.87 = 1,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.51x = 4,006.87 × 1,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.51x = 4,117,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,740.09/2,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.78

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