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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.49, 4,008.04 and 1,284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.49, 4,008.04 and 1,284.43 is: 1,927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.49 : 4,008.04 = 1,284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.49/4,008.04 = 1,284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.49x = 4,008.04 × 1,284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.49x = 5,148,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,033.59/2,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.03

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