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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.92, 4,020.44 and 1,037.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.92, 4,020.44 and 1,037.23 is: 1,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.92 : 4,020.44 = 1,037.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.92/4,020.44 = 1,037.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.92x = 4,020.44 × 1,037.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.92x = 4,170,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,117.05/2,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.90

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