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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.65, 5,182.58 and 2,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.65, 5,182.58 and 2,676.92 is: 4,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.65 : 5,182.58 = 2,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.65/5,182.58 = 2,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.65x = 5,182.58 × 2,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.65x = 13,873,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873,332.83/3,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.05

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