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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.29, 4,006.94 and 1,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.29, 4,006.94 and 1,752.66 is: 2,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.29 : 4,006.94 = 1,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.29/4,006.94 = 1,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.29x = 4,006.94 × 1,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.29x = 7,022,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,794.70/2,671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.99

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