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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.06, 4,007.25 and 1,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.06, 4,007.25 and 1,112.49 is: 1,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.06 : 4,007.25 = 1,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.06/4,007.25 = 1,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.06x = 4,007.25 × 1,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.06x = 4,458,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,025.55/2,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.39

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