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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.23, 4,008.81 and 1,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.23, 4,008.81 and 1,288.06 is: 1,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.23 : 4,008.81 = 1,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.23/4,008.81 = 1,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.23x = 4,008.81 × 1,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.23x = 5,163,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,587.81/2,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.31

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