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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.33, 4,029.43 and 1,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.33, 4,029.43 and 1,041.96 is: 1,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.33 : 4,029.43 = 1,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.33/4,029.43 = 1,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.33x = 4,029.43 × 1,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.33x = 4,198,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,498.24/2,687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.33

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