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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.52, 4,004.45 and 1,283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.52, 4,004.45 and 1,283.99 is: 1,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.52 : 4,004.45 = 1,283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.52/4,004.45 = 1,283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.52x = 4,004.45 × 1,283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.52x = 5,141,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,667.34/2,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.62

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