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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.32, 4,006.20 and 2,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.32, 4,006.20 and 2,612.52 is: 3,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.32 : 4,006.20 = 2,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.32/4,006.20 = 2,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.32x = 4,006.20 × 2,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.32x = 10,466,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,277.62/2,677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.24

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