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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.10, 4,013.25 and 1,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.10, 4,013.25 and 1,442.48 is: 2,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.10 : 4,013.25 = 1,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.10/4,013.25 = 1,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.10x = 4,013.25 × 1,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.10x = 5,789,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,027.84/2,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.04

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