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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.89, 4,009.35 and 1,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.89, 4,009.35 and 1,439.27 is: 2,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.89 : 4,009.35 = 1,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.89/4,009.35 = 1,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.89x = 4,009.35 × 1,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.89x = 5,770,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,529.98/2,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.72

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