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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.56, 3,700.89 and 1,936.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.56, 3,700.89 and 1,936.98 is: 2,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.56 : 3,700.89 = 1,936.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.56/3,700.89 = 1,936.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.56x = 3,700.89 × 1,936.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.56x = 7,168,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,549.91/2,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.27

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