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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.98, 4,005.86 and 1,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.98, 4,005.86 and 1,283.45 is: 1,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.98 : 4,005.86 = 1,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.98/4,005.86 = 1,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.98x = 4,005.86 × 1,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.98x = 5,141,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,294.57/2,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.88

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