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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.91, 4,002.88 and 2,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.91, 4,002.88 and 2,335.72 is: 3,484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.91 : 4,002.88 = 2,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.91/4,002.88 = 2,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.91x = 4,002.88 × 2,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.91x = 9,349,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,591.03/2,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.87

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