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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.41, 4,015.29 and 1,032.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.41, 4,015.29 and 1,032.51 is: 1,549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.41 : 4,015.29 = 1,032.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.41/4,015.29 = 1,032.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.41x = 4,015.29 × 1,032.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.41x = 4,145,846.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,846.01/2,676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.03

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