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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.29, 4,018.44 and 2,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.29, 4,018.44 and 2,162.33 is: 3,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.29 : 4,018.44 = 2,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.29/4,018.44 = 2,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.29x = 4,018.44 × 2,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.29x = 8,689,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,193.37/2,679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.10

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