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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.96, 4,008.60 and 2,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.96, 4,008.60 and 2,153.04 is: 3,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.96 : 4,008.60 = 2,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.96/4,008.60 = 2,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.96x = 4,008.60 × 2,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.96x = 8,630,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,676.14/2,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.68

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