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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675, 4,014.23 and 1,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675, 4,014.23 and 1,443.27 is: 2,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675 : 4,014.23 = 1,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675/4,014.23 = 1,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675x = 4,014.23 × 1,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675x = 5,793,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793,617.73/2,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.84

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