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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.15, 4,034.28 and 2,497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.15, 4,034.28 and 2,497.75 is: 3,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.15 : 4,034.28 = 2,497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.15/4,034.28 = 2,497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.15x = 4,034.28 × 2,497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.15x = 10,076,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076,622.15/2,676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.34

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