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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.10, 4,007.75 and 2,062.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.10, 4,007.75 and 2,062.98 is: 3,094.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.10 : 4,007.75 = 2,062.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.10/4,007.75 = 2,062.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.10x = 4,007.75 × 2,062.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.10x = 8,267,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,897.78/2,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.16

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