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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.74, 4,006.67 and 1,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.74, 4,006.67 and 1,030.51 is: 1,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.74 : 4,006.67 = 1,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.74/4,006.67 = 1,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.74x = 4,006.67 × 1,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.74x = 4,128,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,888.32/2,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.82

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