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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.93, 4,017.15 and 2,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.93, 4,017.15 and 2,406.56 is: 3,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.93 : 4,017.15 = 2,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.93/4,017.15 = 2,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.93x = 4,017.15 × 2,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.93x = 9,667,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,492.42/2,679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.37

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