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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.41, 3,697.08 and 2,013.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.41, 3,697.08 and 2,013.11 is: 2,779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.41 : 3,697.08 = 2,013.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.41/3,697.08 = 2,013.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.41x = 3,697.08 × 2,013.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.41x = 7,442,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,610.23/2,677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.78

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