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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.20, 4,021.14 and 2,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.20, 4,021.14 and 2,466.20 is: 3,697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.20 : 4,021.14 = 2,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.20/4,021.14 = 2,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.20x = 4,021.14 × 2,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.20x = 9,916,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,935.47/2,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.31

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