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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.96, 3,686.90 and 2,528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.96, 3,686.90 and 2,528.84 is: 3,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.96 : 3,686.90 = 2,528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.96/3,686.90 = 2,528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.96x = 3,686.90 × 2,528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.96x = 9,323,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323,580.20/2,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.34

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