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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.26, 4,014.42 and 1,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.26, 4,014.42 and 1,811.18 is: 2,716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.26 : 4,014.42 = 1,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.26/4,014.42 = 1,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.26x = 4,014.42 × 1,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.26x = 7,270,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,837.22/2,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.79

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