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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.31, 4,016.73 and 2,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.31, 4,016.73 and 2,345.16 is: 3,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.31 : 4,016.73 = 2,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.31/4,016.73 = 2,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.31x = 4,016.73 × 2,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.31x = 9,419,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,862.80/2,677.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.41

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