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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.33, 3,695.50 and 2,049.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.33, 3,695.50 and 2,049.57 is: 2,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.33 : 3,695.50 = 2,049.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.33/3,695.50 = 2,049.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.33x = 3,695.50 × 2,049.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.33x = 7,574,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,185.94/2,678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.95

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