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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.75, 6,012.86 and 1,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.75, 6,012.86 and 1,672.52 is: 2,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.75 : 6,012.86 = 1,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.75/6,012.86 = 1,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.75x = 6,012.86 × 1,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.75x = 10,056,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056,602.72/4,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.42

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