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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.36, 3,993.45 and 2,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.36, 3,993.45 and 2,384.04 is: 3,557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.36 : 3,993.45 = 2,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.36/3,993.45 = 2,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.36x = 3,993.45 × 2,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.36x = 9,520,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520,544.54/2,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.27

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