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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.56, 4,031.84 and 2,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.56, 4,031.84 and 2,496.16 is: 3,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.56 : 4,031.84 = 2,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.56/4,031.84 = 2,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.56x = 4,031.84 × 2,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.56x = 10,064,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,064,117.73/2,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.91

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