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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.08, 4,013.40 and 1,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.08, 4,013.40 and 1,032.40 is: 1,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.08 : 4,013.40 = 1,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.08/4,013.40 = 1,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.08x = 4,013.40 × 1,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.08x = 4,143,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,434.16/2,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.32

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