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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.60, 4,020.12 and 1,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.60, 4,020.12 and 1,013.76 is: 1,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.60 : 4,020.12 = 1,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.60/4,020.12 = 1,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.60x = 4,020.12 × 1,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.60x = 4,075,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,436.85/2,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.91

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