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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.07, 4,017.60 and 2,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.07, 4,017.60 and 2,374.72 is: 3,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.07 : 4,017.60 = 2,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.07/4,017.60 = 2,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.07x = 4,017.60 × 2,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.07x = 9,540,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,675.07/2,682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.21

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