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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.85, 4,014.77 and 1,116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.85, 4,014.77 and 1,116.79 is: 1,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.85 : 4,014.77 = 1,116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.85/4,014.77 = 1,116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.85x = 4,014.77 × 1,116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.85x = 4,483,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,639.37/2,676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.97

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