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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.08, 4,007.19 and 1,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.08, 4,007.19 and 1,005.91 is: 1,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.08 : 4,007.19 = 1,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.08/4,007.19 = 1,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.08x = 4,007.19 × 1,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.08x = 4,030,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,872.49/2,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.51

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