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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.39, 5,545.33 and 2,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.39, 5,545.33 and 2,676.59 is: 3,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.39 : 5,545.33 = 2,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.39/5,545.33 = 2,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.39x = 5,545.33 × 2,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.39x = 14,842,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,574.82/4,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.07

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