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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.96, 4,013.12 and 1,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.96, 4,013.12 and 1,114.46 is: 1,671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.96 : 4,013.12 = 1,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.96/4,013.12 = 1,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.96x = 4,013.12 × 1,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.96x = 4,472,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,461.72/2,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.97

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