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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.96, 4,019.36 and 2,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.96, 4,019.36 and 2,548.26 is: 3,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.96 : 4,019.36 = 2,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.96/4,019.36 = 2,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.96x = 4,019.36 × 2,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.96x = 10,242,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,374.31/2,679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.84

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