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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.88, 4,011.66 and 1,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.88, 4,011.66 and 1,031.58 is: 1,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.88 : 4,011.66 = 1,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.88/4,011.66 = 1,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.88x = 4,011.66 × 1,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.88x = 4,138,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,348.22/2,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.54

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