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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.83, 4,019.93 and 1,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.83, 4,019.93 and 1,035.48 is: 1,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.83 : 4,019.93 = 1,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.83/4,019.93 = 1,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.83x = 4,019.93 × 1,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.83x = 4,162,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,570.90/2,679.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.29

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