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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.08, 4,016.31 and 1,116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.08, 4,016.31 and 1,116.57 is: 1,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.08 : 4,016.31 = 1,116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.08/4,016.31 = 1,116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.08x = 4,016.31 × 1,116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.08x = 4,484,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,491.26/2,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.14

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