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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.28, 6,014.36 and 1,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.28, 6,014.36 and 1,672.90 is: 2,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.28 : 6,014.36 = 1,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.28/6,014.36 = 1,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.28x = 6,014.36 × 1,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.28x = 10,061,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,448.17/4,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.29

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