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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.42, 4,000.41 and 2,206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.42, 4,000.41 and 2,206.86 is: 3,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.42 : 4,000.41 = 2,206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.42/4,000.41 = 2,206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.42x = 4,000.41 × 2,206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.42x = 8,828,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,344.81/2,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.27

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