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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.01, 4,010.33 and 1,268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.01, 4,010.33 and 1,268.51 is: 1,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.01 : 4,010.33 = 1,268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.01/4,010.33 = 1,268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.01x = 4,010.33 × 1,268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.01x = 5,087,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,143.71/2,673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.15

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