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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.64, 4,008.96 and 1,439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.64, 4,008.96 and 1,439.02 is: 2,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.64 : 4,008.96 = 1,439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.64/4,008.96 = 1,439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.64x = 4,008.96 × 1,439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.64x = 5,768,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,973.62/2,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.34

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