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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.01, 3,671.13 and 2,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.01, 3,671.13 and 2,462.81 is: 3,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.01 : 3,671.13 = 2,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.01/3,671.13 = 2,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.01x = 3,671.13 × 2,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.01x = 9,041,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,277.32/2,675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.90

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