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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.55, 4,014.01 and 1,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.55, 4,014.01 and 1,035.24 is: 1,551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.55 : 4,014.01 = 1,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.55/4,014.01 = 1,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.55x = 4,014.01 × 1,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.55x = 4,155,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,463.71/2,677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.96

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