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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.36, 4,023.72 and 1,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.36, 4,023.72 and 1,038.92 is: 1,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.36 : 4,023.72 = 1,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.36/4,023.72 = 1,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.36x = 4,023.72 × 1,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.36x = 4,180,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,323.18/2,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.45

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