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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.71, 4,023.72 and 1,038.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.71, 4,023.72 and 1,038.13 is: 1,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.71 : 4,023.72 = 1,038.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.71/4,023.72 = 1,038.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.71x = 4,023.72 × 1,038.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.71x = 4,177,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,144.44/2,682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.06

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