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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.83, 4,012.13 and 1,582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.83, 4,012.13 and 1,582.11 is: 2,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.83 : 4,012.13 = 1,582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.83/4,012.13 = 1,582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.83x = 4,012.13 × 1,582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.83x = 6,347,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347,634.95/2,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.33

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