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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.14, 3,692.72 and 2,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.14, 3,692.72 and 2,394.88 is: 3,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.14 : 3,692.72 = 2,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.14/3,692.72 = 2,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.14x = 3,692.72 × 2,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.14x = 8,843,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,618.03/2,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.86

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