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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.48, 4,006.61 and 1,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.48, 4,006.61 and 1,283.95 is: 1,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.48 : 4,006.61 = 1,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.48/4,006.61 = 1,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.48x = 4,006.61 × 1,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.48x = 5,144,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,260.46/2,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.63

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