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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.19, 3,997.62 and 2,576.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.19, 3,997.62 and 2,576.92 is: 3,859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.19 : 3,997.62 = 2,576.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.19/3,997.62 = 2,576.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.19x = 3,997.62 × 2,576.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.19x = 10,301,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301,546.93/2,669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.43

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