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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.65, 4,006.73 and 1,111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.65, 4,006.73 and 1,111.97 is: 1,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.65 : 4,006.73 = 1,111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.65/4,006.73 = 1,111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.65x = 4,006.73 × 1,111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.65x = 4,455,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,376.35/2,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.40

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