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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.62, 4,007.39 and 1,111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.62, 4,007.39 and 1,111.31 is: 1,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.62 : 4,007.39 = 1,111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.62/4,007.39 = 1,111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.62x = 4,007.39 × 1,111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.62x = 4,453,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,452.58/2,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.32

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