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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.30, 4,012.02 and 1,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.30, 4,012.02 and 1,032.41 is: 1,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.30 : 4,012.02 = 1,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.30/4,012.02 = 1,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.30x = 4,012.02 × 1,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.30x = 4,142,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,029.51/2,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.25

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