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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.36, 6,014.43 and 1,672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.36, 6,014.43 and 1,672.98 is: 2,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.36 : 6,014.43 = 1,672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.36/6,014.43 = 1,672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.36x = 6,014.43 × 1,672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.36x = 10,062,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062,021.10/4,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.38

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