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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.44, 3,983.61 and 2,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.44, 3,983.61 and 2,486.76 is: 3,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.44 : 3,983.61 = 2,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.44/3,983.61 = 2,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.44x = 3,983.61 × 2,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.44x = 9,906,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,906,282.00/2,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.22

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