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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.99, 4,010.70 and 1,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.99, 4,010.70 and 1,114.14 is: 1,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.99 : 4,010.70 = 1,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.99/4,010.70 = 1,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.99x = 4,010.70 × 1,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.99x = 4,468,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,481.30/2,672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.72

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