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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.54, 4,027.33 and 2,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.54, 4,027.33 and 2,493.16 is: 3,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.54 : 4,027.33 = 2,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.54/4,027.33 = 2,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.54x = 4,027.33 × 2,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.54x = 10,040,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,778.06/2,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.42

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