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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.58, 4,008.88 and 1,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.58, 4,008.88 and 1,028.72 is: 1,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.58 : 4,008.88 = 1,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.58/4,008.88 = 1,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.58x = 4,008.88 × 1,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.58x = 4,124,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,015.03/2,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.08

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