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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.09, 3,688.29 and 2,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.09, 3,688.29 and 2,257.52 is: 3,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.09 : 3,688.29 = 2,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.09/3,688.29 = 2,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.09x = 3,688.29 × 2,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.09x = 8,326,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,397.66/2,676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.40

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