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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.79, 4,025.73 and 2,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.79, 4,025.73 and 2,066.94 is: 3,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.79 : 4,025.73 = 2,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.79/4,025.73 = 2,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.79x = 4,025.73 × 2,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.79x = 8,320,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320,942.37/2,687.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.83

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