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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.93, 4,010.83 and 1,374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.93, 4,010.83 and 1,374.39 is: 2,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.93 : 4,010.83 = 1,374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.93/4,010.83 = 1,374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.93x = 4,010.83 × 1,374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.93x = 5,512,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,441.21/2,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.32

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