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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.70, 4,007.58 and 1,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.70, 4,007.58 and 1,090.02 is: 1,634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.70 : 4,007.58 = 1,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.70/4,007.58 = 1,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.70x = 4,007.58 × 1,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.70x = 4,368,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,342.35/2,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.43

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