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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.16, 4,014.30 and 2,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.16, 4,014.30 and 2,628.20 is: 3,940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.16 : 4,014.30 = 2,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.16/4,014.30 = 2,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.16x = 4,014.30 × 2,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.16x = 10,550,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550,383.26/2,677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.89

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