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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.68, 4,007.68 and 1,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.68, 4,007.68 and 1,029.51 is: 1,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.68 : 4,007.68 = 1,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.68/4,007.68 = 1,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.68x = 4,007.68 × 1,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.68x = 4,125,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,944.06/2,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.17

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