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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.38, 4,014.57 and 1,752.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.38, 4,014.57 and 1,752.71 is: 2,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.38 : 4,014.57 = 1,752.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.38/4,014.57 = 1,752.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.38x = 4,014.57 × 1,752.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.38x = 7,036,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,356.91/2,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.06

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