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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.26, 3,680.31 and 2,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.26, 3,680.31 and 2,195.50 is: 3,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.26 : 3,680.31 = 2,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.26/3,680.31 = 2,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.26x = 3,680.31 × 2,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.26x = 8,080,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,120.61/2,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.10

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