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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.83, 4,014.89 and 1,442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.83, 4,014.89 and 1,442.95 is: 2,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.83 : 4,014.89 = 1,442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.83/4,014.89 = 1,442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.83x = 4,014.89 × 1,442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.83x = 5,793,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793,285.53/2,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.05

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