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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.40, 4,003.36 and 1,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.40, 4,003.36 and 1,109.72 is: 1,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.40 : 4,003.36 = 1,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.40/4,003.36 = 1,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.40x = 4,003.36 × 1,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.40x = 4,442,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,615.89/2,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.03

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