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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.10, 4,012.65 and 2,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.10, 4,012.65 and 2,523.90 is: 3,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.10 : 4,012.65 = 2,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.10/4,012.65 = 2,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.10x = 4,012.65 × 2,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.10x = 10,127,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,127,527.34/2,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.85

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