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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.52, 4,004.34 and 1,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.52, 4,004.34 and 1,112.54 is: 1,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.52 : 4,004.34 = 1,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.52/4,004.34 = 1,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.52x = 4,004.34 × 1,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.52x = 4,454,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,988.42/2,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.59

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