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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.52, 4,007.82 and 1,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.52, 4,007.82 and 1,439.60 is: 2,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.52 : 4,007.82 = 1,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.52/4,007.82 = 1,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.52x = 4,007.82 × 1,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.52x = 5,769,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,657.67/2,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.69

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