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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.15, 4,022.44 and 1,038.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.15, 4,022.44 and 1,038.31 is: 1,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.15 : 4,022.44 = 1,038.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.15/4,022.44 = 1,038.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.15x = 4,022.44 × 1,038.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.15x = 4,176,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,539.68/2,682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.16

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