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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.60, 4,009.07 and 1,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.60, 4,009.07 and 1,029.16 is: 1,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.60 : 4,009.07 = 1,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.60/4,009.07 = 1,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.60x = 4,009.07 × 1,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.60x = 4,125,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,956.62/2,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.80

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