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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.08, 4,014 and 2,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.08, 4,014 and 2,132.64 is: 3,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.08 : 4,014 = 2,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.08/4,014 = 2,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.08x = 4,014 × 2,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.08x = 8,560,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,416.96/2,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.26

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