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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.40, 4,009.68 and 1,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.40, 4,009.68 and 1,356.96 is: 2,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.40 : 4,009.68 = 1,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.40/4,009.68 = 1,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.40x = 4,009.68 × 1,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.40x = 5,440,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,975.37/2,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.99

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