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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.68, 3,903.18 and 2,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.68, 3,903.18 and 2,028.68 is: 3,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.68 : 3,903.18 = 2,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.68/3,903.18 = 2,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.68x = 3,903.18 × 2,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.68x = 7,918,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918,303.20/2,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.03

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