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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.05, 4,013.59 and 2,399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.05, 4,013.59 and 2,399.47 is: 3,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.05 : 4,013.59 = 2,399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.05/4,013.59 = 2,399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.05x = 4,013.59 × 2,399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.05x = 9,630,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,492.83/2,681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.06

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