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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.34, 4,020.72 and 2,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.34, 4,020.72 and 2,670.76 is: 3,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.34 : 4,020.72 = 2,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.34/4,020.72 = 2,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.34x = 4,020.72 × 2,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.34x = 10,738,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,738,378.15/2,685.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.89

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