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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.66, 4,026.87 and 2,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.66, 4,026.87 and 2,273.70 is: 3,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.66 : 4,026.87 = 2,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.66/4,026.87 = 2,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.66x = 4,026.87 × 2,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.66x = 9,155,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,894.32/2,682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.99

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