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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.96, 3,693.78 and 2,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.96, 3,693.78 and 2,015.88 is: 2,784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.96 : 3,693.78 = 2,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.96/3,693.78 = 2,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.96x = 3,693.78 × 2,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.96x = 7,446,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,217.23/2,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.72

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