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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.09, 3,985.85 and 2,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.09, 3,985.85 and 2,550.27 is: 3,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.09 : 3,985.85 = 2,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.09/3,985.85 = 2,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.09x = 3,985.85 × 2,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.09x = 10,164,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,993.68/2,670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.99

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