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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.42, 4,010.12 and 1,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.42, 4,010.12 and 1,442.22 is: 2,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.42 : 4,010.12 = 1,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.42/4,010.12 = 1,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.42x = 4,010.12 × 1,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.42x = 5,783,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783,475.27/2,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.32

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