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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.10, 4,008.08 and 1,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.10, 4,008.08 and 1,029.80 is: 1,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.10 : 4,008.08 = 1,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.10/4,008.08 = 1,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.10x = 4,008.08 × 1,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.10x = 4,127,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,533.38/2,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.52

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