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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.61, 4,007.80 and 1,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.61, 4,007.80 and 1,285.62 is: 1,927.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.61 : 4,007.80 = 1,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.61/4,007.80 = 1,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.61x = 4,007.80 × 1,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.61x = 5,152,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,507.84/2,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.89

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