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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.05, 4,006.35 and 1,440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.05, 4,006.35 and 1,440.34 is: 2,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.05 : 4,006.35 = 1,440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.05/4,006.35 = 1,440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.05x = 4,006.35 × 1,440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.05x = 5,770,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,522.29/2,672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.59

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