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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.79, 4,012.35 and 1,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.79, 4,012.35 and 1,031.35 is: 1,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.79 : 4,012.35 = 1,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.79/4,012.35 = 1,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.79x = 4,012.35 × 1,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.79x = 4,138,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,117.11/2,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.08

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