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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.32, 4,009.02 and 1,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.32, 4,009.02 and 1,029.04 is: 1,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.32 : 4,009.02 = 1,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.32/4,009.02 = 1,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.32x = 4,009.02 × 1,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.32x = 4,125,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,441.94/2,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.19

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