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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.55, 3,684.42 and 2,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.55, 3,684.42 and 2,111.74 is: 2,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.55 : 3,684.42 = 2,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.55/3,684.42 = 2,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.55x = 3,684.42 × 2,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.55x = 7,780,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,527.88/2,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.64

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