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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.90, 4,009.62 and 2,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.90, 4,009.62 and 2,057.99 is: 3,086.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.90 : 4,009.62 = 2,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.90/4,009.62 = 2,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.90x = 4,009.62 × 2,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.90x = 8,251,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,737.82/2,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.03

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