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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.65, 3,016.26 and 1,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.65, 3,016.26 and 1,682.62 is: 2,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.65 : 3,016.26 = 1,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.65/3,016.26 = 1,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.65x = 3,016.26 × 1,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.65x = 5,075,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,219.40/2,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.42

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