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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.55, 4,005.99 and 1,028.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.55, 4,005.99 and 1,028.39 is: 1,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.55 : 4,005.99 = 1,028.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.55/4,005.99 = 1,028.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.55x = 4,005.99 × 1,028.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.55x = 4,119,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,700.03/2,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.49

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