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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.30, 4,011.21 and 1,516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.30, 4,011.21 and 1,516.38 is: 2,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.30 : 4,011.21 = 1,516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.30/4,011.21 = 1,516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.30x = 4,011.21 × 1,516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.30x = 6,082,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,518.62/2,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.73

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