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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.01, 4,007.62 and 1,028.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.01, 4,007.62 and 1,028.17 is: 1,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.01 : 4,007.62 = 1,028.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.01/4,007.62 = 1,028.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.01x = 4,007.62 × 1,028.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.01x = 4,120,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,514.66/2,673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.53

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