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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.25, 4,009.46 and 1,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.25, 4,009.46 and 1,285.54 is: 1,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.25 : 4,009.46 = 1,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.25/4,009.46 = 1,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.25x = 4,009.46 × 1,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.25x = 5,154,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,321.21/2,671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.55

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