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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.47, 4,002.96 and 1,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.47, 4,002.96 and 1,281.72 is: 1,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.47 : 4,002.96 = 1,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.47/4,002.96 = 1,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.47x = 4,002.96 × 1,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.47x = 5,130,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,673.89/2,670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.26

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