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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.30, 4,012.59 and 2,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.30, 4,012.59 and 2,656.34 is: 3,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.30 : 4,012.59 = 2,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.30/4,012.59 = 2,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.30x = 4,012.59 × 2,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.30x = 10,658,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658,803.32/2,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.11

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