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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.33, 3,995.68 and 2,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.33, 3,995.68 and 2,593.25 is: 3,864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.33 : 3,995.68 = 2,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.33/3,995.68 = 2,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.33x = 3,995.68 × 2,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.33x = 10,361,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361,797.16/2,681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.42

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