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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.54, 3,692.89 and 2,321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.54, 3,692.89 and 2,321.91 is: 3,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.54 : 3,692.89 = 2,321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.54/3,692.89 = 2,321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.54x = 3,692.89 × 2,321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.54x = 8,574,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,558.22/2,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.60

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