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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.62, 4,010.43 and 1,441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.62, 4,010.43 and 1,441.61 is: 2,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.62 : 4,010.43 = 1,441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.62/4,010.43 = 1,441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.62x = 4,010.43 × 1,441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.62x = 5,781,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,476.39/2,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.42

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