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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.61, 4,004.42 and 2,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.61, 4,004.42 and 2,364.96 is: 3,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.61 : 4,004.42 = 2,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.61/4,004.42 = 2,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.61x = 4,004.42 × 2,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.61x = 9,470,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,281.30/2,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.17

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