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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.28, 4,011.57 and 1,114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.28, 4,011.57 and 1,114.42 is: 1,671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.28 : 4,011.57 = 1,114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.28/4,011.57 = 1,114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.28x = 4,011.57 × 1,114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.28x = 4,470,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,573.84/2,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.69

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