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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.98, 4,020.72 and 2,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.98, 4,020.72 and 2,460.14 is: 3,699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.98 : 4,020.72 = 2,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.98/4,020.72 = 2,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.98x = 4,020.72 × 2,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.98x = 9,891,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891,534.10/2,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.18

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