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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.76, 4,016.87 and 1,445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.76, 4,016.87 and 1,445.02 is: 2,168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.76 : 4,016.87 = 1,445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.76/4,016.87 = 1,445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.76x = 4,016.87 × 1,445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.76x = 5,804,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,457.49/2,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.46

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