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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.11, 4,005.55 and 1,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.11, 4,005.55 and 1,284.12 is: 1,925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.11 : 4,005.55 = 1,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.11/4,005.55 = 1,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.11x = 4,005.55 × 1,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.11x = 5,143,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,606.87/2,671.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.64

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