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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.85, 4,008.63 and 1,028.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.85, 4,008.63 and 1,028.55 is: 1,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.85 : 4,008.63 = 1,028.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.85/4,008.63 = 1,028.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.85x = 4,008.63 × 1,028.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.85x = 4,123,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,076.39/2,672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.58

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