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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.03, 4,034.10 and 2,497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.03, 4,034.10 and 2,497.63 is: 3,765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.03 : 4,034.10 = 2,497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.03/4,034.10 = 2,497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.03x = 4,034.10 × 2,497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.03x = 10,075,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,075,656.52/2,676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.16

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