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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.65, 4,031.99 and 2,496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.65, 4,031.99 and 2,496.27 is: 3,763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.65 : 4,031.99 = 2,496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.65/4,031.99 = 2,496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.65x = 4,031.99 × 2,496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.65x = 10,064,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,064,941.92/2,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.09

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