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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.98, 4,004.61 and 1,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.98, 4,004.61 and 1,437.14 is: 2,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.98 : 4,004.61 = 1,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.98/4,004.61 = 1,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.98x = 4,004.61 × 1,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.98x = 5,755,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,165.19/2,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.71

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