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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.24, 4,008.42 and 1,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.24, 4,008.42 and 1,028.58 is: 1,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.24 : 4,008.42 = 1,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.24/4,008.42 = 1,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.24x = 4,008.42 × 1,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.24x = 4,122,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,980.64/2,673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.32

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