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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.56, 3,698.22 and 2,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.56, 3,698.22 and 2,121.12 is: 2,926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.56 : 3,698.22 = 2,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.56/3,698.22 = 2,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.56x = 3,698.22 × 2,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.56x = 7,844,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,368.41/2,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.39

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