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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.59, 4,014.81 and 1,116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.59, 4,014.81 and 1,116.65 is: 1,675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.59 : 4,014.81 = 1,116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.59/4,014.81 = 1,116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.59x = 4,014.81 × 1,116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.59x = 4,483,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,147.62/2,675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.58

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