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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.56, 4,033.35 and 2,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.56, 4,033.35 and 2,497.16 is: 3,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.56 : 4,033.35 = 2,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.56/4,033.35 = 2,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.56x = 4,033.35 × 2,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.56x = 10,071,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071,920.29/2,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.42

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