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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.48, 4,008.41 and 1,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.48, 4,008.41 and 1,112.72 is: 1,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.48 : 4,008.41 = 1,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.48/4,008.41 = 1,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.48x = 4,008.41 × 1,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.48x = 4,460,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,222.39/2,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.95

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