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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.34, 4,009.23 and 1,976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.34, 4,009.23 and 1,976.49 is: 2,961.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.34 : 4,009.23 = 1,976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.34/4,009.23 = 1,976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.34x = 4,009.23 × 1,976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.34x = 7,924,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,203.00/2,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.94

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