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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.70, 3,704.09 and 1,938.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.70, 3,704.09 and 1,938.31 is: 2,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.70 : 3,704.09 = 1,938.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.70/3,704.09 = 1,938.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.70x = 3,704.09 × 1,938.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.70x = 7,179,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,646.48/2,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.28

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