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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.62, 4,012.29 and 1,031.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.62, 4,012.29 and 1,031.67 is: 1,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.62 : 4,012.29 = 1,031.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.62/4,012.29 = 1,031.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.62x = 4,012.29 × 1,031.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.62x = 4,139,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,359.22/2,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.64

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