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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.54, 4,011.83 and 1,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.54, 4,011.83 and 1,440.92 is: 2,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.54 : 4,011.83 = 1,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.54/4,011.83 = 1,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.54x = 4,011.83 × 1,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.54x = 5,780,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,698.82/2,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.19

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