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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.14, 4,005.75 and 1,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.14, 4,005.75 and 1,437.58 is: 2,157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.14 : 4,005.75 = 1,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.14/4,005.75 = 1,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.14x = 4,005.75 × 1,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.14x = 5,758,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,586.09/2,669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.47

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