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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.84, 3,693.92 and 2,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.84, 3,693.92 and 2,012.94 is: 2,778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.84 : 3,693.92 = 2,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.84/3,693.92 = 2,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.84x = 3,693.92 × 2,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.84x = 7,435,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,629.26/2,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.81

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