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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.68, 4,026.60 and 2,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.68, 4,026.60 and 2,549.68 is: 3,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.68 : 4,026.60 = 2,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.68/4,026.60 = 2,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.68x = 4,026.60 × 2,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.68x = 10,266,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266,541.49/2,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.40

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