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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.18, 4,010.76 and 1,378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.18, 4,010.76 and 1,378.56 is: 2,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.18 : 4,010.76 = 1,378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.18/4,010.76 = 1,378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.18x = 4,010.76 × 1,378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.18x = 5,529,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,073.31/2,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.03

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