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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.60, 4,015.32 and 1,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.60, 4,015.32 and 1,034.20 is: 1,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.60 : 4,015.32 = 1,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.60/4,015.32 = 1,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.60x = 4,015.32 × 1,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.60x = 4,152,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,643.94/2,677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.88

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