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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.24, 4,015.58 and 1,582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.24, 4,015.58 and 1,582.74 is: 2,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.24 : 4,015.58 = 1,582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.24/4,015.58 = 1,582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.24x = 4,015.58 × 1,582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.24x = 6,355,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,611.18/2,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.83

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