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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.01, 4,001.45 and 1,438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.01, 4,001.45 and 1,438.31 is: 2,155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.01 : 4,001.45 = 1,438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.01/4,001.45 = 1,438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.01x = 4,001.45 × 1,438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.01x = 5,755,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,313.94/2,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.54

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