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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.52, 4,014.72 and 1,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.52, 4,014.72 and 1,116.60 is: 1,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.52 : 4,014.72 = 1,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.52/4,014.72 = 1,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.52x = 4,014.72 × 1,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.52x = 4,482,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,836.35/2,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.50

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