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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.23, 4,041.68 and 1,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.23, 4,041.68 and 1,449.08 is: 2,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.23 : 4,041.68 = 1,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.23/4,041.68 = 1,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.23x = 4,041.68 × 1,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.23x = 5,856,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,856,690.20/2,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.96

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