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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.28, 4,012.94 and 1,441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.28, 4,012.94 and 1,441.67 is: 2,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.28 : 4,012.94 = 1,441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.28/4,012.94 = 1,441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.28x = 4,012.94 × 1,441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.28x = 5,785,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,318.75/2,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.32

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