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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.02, 4,019.50 and 2,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.02, 4,019.50 and 2,183.26 is: 3,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.02 : 4,019.50 = 2,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.02/4,019.50 = 2,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.02x = 4,019.50 × 2,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.02x = 8,775,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,613.57/2,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.35

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