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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.05, 4,024.74 and 2,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.05, 4,024.74 and 2,568.33 is: 3,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.05 : 4,024.74 = 2,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.05/4,024.74 = 2,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.05x = 4,024.74 × 2,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.05x = 10,336,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336,870.12/2,679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.42

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