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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.52, 4,011.74 and 1,031.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.52, 4,011.74 and 1,031.85 is: 1,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.52 : 4,011.74 = 1,031.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.52/4,011.74 = 1,031.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.52x = 4,011.74 × 1,031.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.52x = 4,139,512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,512.63/2,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.18

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