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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.64, 4,006.80 and 1,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.64, 4,006.80 and 1,373.40 is: 2,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.64 : 4,006.80 = 1,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.64/4,006.80 = 1,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.64x = 4,006.80 × 1,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.64x = 5,502,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,939.12/2,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.99

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