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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.94, 4,018.82 and 1,035.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.94, 4,018.82 and 1,035.43 is: 1,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.94 : 4,018.82 = 1,035.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.94/4,018.82 = 1,035.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.94x = 4,018.82 × 1,035.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.94x = 4,161,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,214.17/2,679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.73

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