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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.59, 4,033.16 and 2,679.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.59, 4,033.16 and 2,679.96 is: 3,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.59 : 4,033.16 = 2,679.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.59/4,033.16 = 2,679.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.59x = 4,033.16 × 2,679.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.59x = 10,808,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,808,694.07/2,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.43

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