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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.07, 4,012.80 and 1,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.07, 4,012.80 and 1,031.70 is: 1,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.07 : 4,012.80 = 1,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.07/4,012.80 = 1,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.07x = 4,012.80 × 1,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.07x = 4,140,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,005.76/2,675.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.63

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