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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.16, 4,007.21 and 1,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.16, 4,007.21 and 1,112.90 is: 1,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.16 : 4,007.21 = 1,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.16/4,007.21 = 1,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.16x = 4,007.21 × 1,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.16x = 4,459,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,598.41/2,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.91

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