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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.32, 4,006.11 and 915.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.32, 4,006.11 and 915.41 is: 1,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.32 : 4,006.11 = 915.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.32/4,006.11 = 915.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.32x = 4,006.11 × 915.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.32x = 3,667,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,233.16/2,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.33

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