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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.01, 4,022.19 and 1,037.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.01, 4,022.19 and 1,037.66 is: 1,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.01 : 4,022.19 = 1,037.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.01/4,022.19 = 1,037.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.01x = 4,022.19 × 1,037.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.01x = 4,173,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,645.56/2,681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.74

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