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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.82, 4,012.77 and 1,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.82, 4,012.77 and 1,031.54 is: 1,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.82 : 4,012.77 = 1,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.82/4,012.77 = 1,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.82x = 4,012.77 × 1,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.82x = 4,139,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,332.77/2,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.94

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