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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.30, 4,014.46 and 1,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.30, 4,014.46 and 1,757.66 is: 2,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.30 : 4,014.46 = 1,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.30/4,014.46 = 1,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.30x = 4,014.46 × 1,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.30x = 7,056,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056,055.76/2,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.50

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