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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.16, 4,013.85 and 1,115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.16, 4,013.85 and 1,115.51 is: 1,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.16 : 4,013.85 = 1,115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.16/4,013.85 = 1,115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.16x = 4,013.85 × 1,115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.16x = 4,477,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,473.93/2,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.72

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