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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.67, 4,018.05 and 2,534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.67, 4,018.05 and 2,534.09 is: 3,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.67 : 4,018.05 = 2,534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.67/4,018.05 = 2,534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.67x = 4,018.05 × 2,534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.67x = 10,182,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,080.23/2,678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.17

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