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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.48, 5,268.51 and 2,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.48, 5,268.51 and 2,682.90 is: 4,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.48 : 5,268.51 = 2,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.48/5,268.51 = 2,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.48x = 5,268.51 × 2,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.48x = 14,134,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,885.48/3,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.93

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