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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.78, 4,050.97 and 1,676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.78, 4,050.97 and 1,676.77 is: 2,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.78 : 4,050.97 = 1,676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.78/4,050.97 = 1,676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.78x = 4,050.97 × 1,676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.78x = 6,792,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,530.65/2,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.71

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