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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.26, 2,806.16 and 1,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.26, 2,806.16 and 1,682.60 is: 2,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.26 : 2,806.16 = 1,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.26/2,806.16 = 1,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.26x = 2,806.16 × 1,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.26x = 4,721,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,622.37/2,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.91

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