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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.01, 3,684.93 and 2,041.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.01, 3,684.93 and 2,041.37 is: 2,815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.01 : 3,684.93 = 2,041.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.01/3,684.93 = 2,041.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.01x = 3,684.93 × 2,041.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.01x = 7,522,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,287.13/2,672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.22

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