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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.45, 4,019.34 and 1,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.45, 4,019.34 and 1,035.99 is: 1,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.45 : 4,019.34 = 1,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.45/4,019.34 = 1,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.45x = 4,019.34 × 1,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.45x = 4,163,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,996.05/2,679.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.05

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