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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.04, 4,018.44 and 1,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.04, 4,018.44 and 1,036.36 is: 1,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.04 : 4,018.44 = 1,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.04/4,018.44 = 1,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.04x = 4,018.44 × 1,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.04x = 4,164,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,550.48/2,679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.49

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