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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.76, 4,009.07 and 1,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.76, 4,009.07 and 1,112.84 is: 1,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.76 : 4,009.07 = 1,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.76/4,009.07 = 1,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.76x = 4,009.07 × 1,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.76x = 4,461,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,427.85/2,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.85

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