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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.89, 4,011.40 and 1,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.89, 4,011.40 and 1,374.63 is: 2,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.89 : 4,011.40 = 1,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.89/4,011.40 = 1,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.89x = 4,011.40 × 1,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.89x = 5,514,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514,190.78/2,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.69

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