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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.37, 4,013.74 and 1,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.37, 4,013.74 and 1,031.48 is: 1,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.37 : 4,013.74 = 1,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.37/4,013.74 = 1,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.37x = 4,013.74 × 1,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.37x = 4,140,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,081.28/2,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.48

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