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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.03, 4,009.97 and 1,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.03, 4,009.97 and 1,029.66 is: 1,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.03 : 4,009.97 = 1,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.03/4,009.97 = 1,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.03x = 4,009.97 × 1,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.03x = 4,128,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,908.28/2,674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.08

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