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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.16, 3,703.64 and 2,017.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.16, 3,703.64 and 2,017.86 is: 2,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.16 : 3,703.64 = 2,017.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.16/3,703.64 = 2,017.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.16x = 3,703.64 × 2,017.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.16x = 7,473,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,416.92/2,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.34

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