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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.24, 4,005.54 and 2,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.24, 4,005.54 and 2,186.52 is: 3,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.24 : 4,005.54 = 2,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.24/4,005.54 = 2,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.24x = 4,005.54 × 2,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.24x = 8,758,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,193.32/2,673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.25

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