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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.51, 4,006.13 and 2,273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.51, 4,006.13 and 2,273.19 is: 3,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.51 : 4,006.13 = 2,273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.51/4,006.13 = 2,273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.51x = 4,006.13 × 2,273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.51x = 9,106,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106,683.29/2,679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.64

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