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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.56, 4,003.53 and 2,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.56, 4,003.53 and 2,444.14 is: 3,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.56 : 4,003.53 = 2,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.56/4,003.53 = 2,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.56x = 4,003.53 × 2,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.56x = 9,785,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785,183.65/2,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.35

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