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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.48, 4,016.40 and 1,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.48, 4,016.40 and 1,033.30 is: 1,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.48 : 4,016.40 = 1,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.48/4,016.40 = 1,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.48x = 4,016.40 × 1,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.48x = 4,150,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,146.12/2,677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.02

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