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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.54, 4,001.94 and 2,279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.54, 4,001.94 and 2,279.88 is: 3,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.54 : 4,001.94 = 2,279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.54/4,001.94 = 2,279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.54x = 4,001.94 × 2,279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.54x = 9,123,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,942.97/2,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.68

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