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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.39, 4,011.59 and 1,440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.39, 4,011.59 and 1,440.77 is: 2,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.39 : 4,011.59 = 1,440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.39/4,011.59 = 1,440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.39x = 4,011.59 × 1,440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.39x = 5,779,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,778.52/2,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.97

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