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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.40, 4,018.32 and 1,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.40, 4,018.32 and 1,035.56 is: 1,553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.40 : 4,018.32 = 1,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.40/4,018.32 = 1,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.40x = 4,018.32 × 1,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.40x = 4,161,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,211.46/2,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.04

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