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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.89, 4,009.49 and 1,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.89, 4,009.49 and 1,029.44 is: 1,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.89 : 4,009.49 = 1,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.89/4,009.49 = 1,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.89x = 4,009.49 × 1,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.89x = 4,127,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,519.43/2,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.22

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