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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.36, 4,009.10 and 2,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.36, 4,009.10 and 2,452.36 is: 3,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.36 : 4,009.10 = 2,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.36/4,009.10 = 2,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.36x = 4,009.10 × 2,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.36x = 9,831,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831,756.48/2,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.56

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