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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.46, 4,023.63 and 2,557.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.46, 4,023.63 and 2,557.62 is: 3,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.46 : 4,023.63 = 2,557.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.46/4,023.63 = 2,557.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.46x = 4,023.63 × 2,557.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.46x = 10,290,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,916.56/2,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.80

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