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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.30, 4,020.44 and 1,037.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.30, 4,020.44 and 1,037.41 is: 1,555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.30 : 4,020.44 = 1,037.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.30/4,020.44 = 1,037.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.30x = 4,020.44 × 1,037.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.30x = 4,170,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,829.42/2,681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.52

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