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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.27, 4,015.80 and 1,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.27, 4,015.80 and 1,033.47 is: 1,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.27 : 4,015.80 = 1,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.27/4,015.80 = 1,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.27x = 4,015.80 × 1,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.27x = 4,150,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,208.83/2,678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.59

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