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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.58, 4,027.73 and 1,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.58, 4,027.73 and 1,996.85 is: 2,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.58 : 4,027.73 = 1,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.58/4,027.73 = 1,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.58x = 4,027.73 × 1,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.58x = 8,042,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042,772.74/2,687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.57

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