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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.01, 4,012.97 and 2,515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.01, 4,012.97 and 2,515.73 is: 3,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.01 : 4,012.97 = 2,515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.01/4,012.97 = 2,515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.01x = 4,012.97 × 2,515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.01x = 10,095,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,095,573.23/2,680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.98

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