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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.86, 4,013.86 and 1,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.86, 4,013.86 and 1,359.80 is: 2,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.86 : 4,013.86 = 1,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.86/4,013.86 = 1,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.86x = 4,013.86 × 1,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.86x = 5,458,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,046.83/2,676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.97

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