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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.55, 4,012.51 and 1,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.55, 4,012.51 and 1,034.24 is: 1,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.55 : 4,012.51 = 1,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.55/4,012.51 = 1,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.55x = 4,012.51 × 1,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.55x = 4,149,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,917.19/2,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.48

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