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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.78, 4,023.06 and 1,016.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.78, 4,023.06 and 1,016.53 is: 1,524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.78 : 4,023.06 = 1,016.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.78/4,023.06 = 1,016.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.78x = 4,023.06 × 1,016.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.78x = 4,089,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,561.18/2,681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.94

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