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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.52, 4,020.67 and 1,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.52, 4,020.67 and 1,036.72 is: 1,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.52 : 4,020.67 = 1,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.52/4,020.67 = 1,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.52x = 4,020.67 × 1,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.52x = 4,168,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,309.00/2,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.46

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