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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.42, 4,010.63 and 1,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.42, 4,010.63 and 1,029.82 is: 1,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.42 : 4,010.63 = 1,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.42/4,010.63 = 1,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.42x = 4,010.63 × 1,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.42x = 4,130,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,221.84/2,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.92

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