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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.44, 4,018.62 and 1,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.44, 4,018.62 and 1,036.22 is: 1,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.44 : 4,018.62 = 1,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.44/4,018.62 = 1,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.44x = 4,018.62 × 1,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.44x = 4,164,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,174.42/2,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.12

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