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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.52, 4,007.34 and 1,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.52, 4,007.34 and 1,114.54 is: 1,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.52 : 4,007.34 = 1,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.52/4,007.34 = 1,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.52x = 4,007.34 × 1,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.52x = 4,466,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,340.72/2,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.58

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