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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.28, 4,008.10 and 2,010.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.28, 4,008.10 and 2,010.79 is: 3,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.28 : 4,008.10 = 2,010.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.28/4,008.10 = 2,010.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.28x = 4,008.10 × 2,010.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.28x = 8,059,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,447.40/2,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.70

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