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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.39, 4,008.87 and 2,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.39, 4,008.87 and 2,057.49 is: 3,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.39 : 4,008.87 = 2,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.39/4,008.87 = 2,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.39x = 4,008.87 × 2,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.39x = 8,248,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,209.94/2,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.30

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