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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.84, 4,015.83 and 2,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.84, 4,015.83 and 2,672.16 is: 3,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.84 : 4,015.83 = 2,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.84/4,015.83 = 2,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.84x = 4,015.83 × 2,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.84x = 10,730,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,730,940.29/2,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.03

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