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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.57, 4,008.92 and 2,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.57, 4,008.92 and 2,055.71 is: 3,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.57 : 4,008.92 = 2,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.57/4,008.92 = 2,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.57x = 4,008.92 × 2,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.57x = 8,241,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,146.61/2,676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.00

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