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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.96, 4,011.90 and 1,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.96, 4,011.90 and 1,357.64 is: 2,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.96 : 4,011.90 = 1,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.96/4,011.90 = 1,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.96x = 4,011.90 × 1,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.96x = 5,446,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,715.92/2,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.71

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