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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.51, 4,010.28 and 1,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.51, 4,010.28 and 1,439.90 is: 2,160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.51 : 4,010.28 = 1,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.51/4,010.28 = 1,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.51x = 4,010.28 × 1,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.51x = 5,774,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,774,382.12/2,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.66

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