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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.76, 4,013.52 and 1,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.76, 4,013.52 and 1,032.24 is: 1,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.76 : 4,013.52 = 1,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.76/4,013.52 = 1,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.76x = 4,013.52 × 1,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.76x = 4,142,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,915.88/2,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.31

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