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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.06, 4,005.52 and 1,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.06, 4,005.52 and 1,696.20 is: 2,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.06 : 4,005.52 = 1,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.06/4,005.52 = 1,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.06x = 4,005.52 × 1,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.06x = 6,794,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,163.02/2,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.72

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