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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.55, 4,138.13 and 2,672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.55, 4,138.13 and 2,672.69 is: 3,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.55 : 4,138.13 = 2,672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.55/4,138.13 = 2,672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.55x = 4,138.13 × 2,672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.55x = 11,059,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059,904.62/2,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.40

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