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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.78, 4,007.61 and 1,809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.78, 4,007.61 and 1,809.54 is: 2,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.78 : 4,007.61 = 1,809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.78/4,007.61 = 1,809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.78x = 4,007.61 × 1,809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.78x = 7,251,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,930.60/2,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.20

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