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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.80, 4,004.28 and 1,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.80, 4,004.28 and 1,371.20 is: 2,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.80 : 4,004.28 = 1,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.80/4,004.28 = 1,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.80x = 4,004.28 × 1,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.80x = 5,490,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,668.74/2,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.81

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