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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.80, 4,007.42 and 1,111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.80, 4,007.42 and 1,111.96 is: 1,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.80 : 4,007.42 = 1,111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.80/4,007.42 = 1,111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.80x = 4,007.42 × 1,111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.80x = 4,456,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,065.15/2,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.44

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