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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.64, 4,018.12 and 1,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.64, 4,018.12 and 1,035.20 is: 1,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.64 : 4,018.12 = 1,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.64/4,018.12 = 1,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.64x = 4,018.12 × 1,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.64x = 4,159,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,532.56/2,678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.85

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