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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.64, 4,019.62 and 1,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.64, 4,019.62 and 1,036.19 is: 1,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.64 : 4,019.62 = 1,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.64/4,019.62 = 1,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.64x = 4,019.62 × 1,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.64x = 4,165,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,090.05/2,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.35

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