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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.92, 4,024.44 and 2,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.92, 4,024.44 and 2,136.20 is: 3,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.92 : 4,024.44 = 2,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.92/4,024.44 = 2,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.92x = 4,024.44 × 2,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.92x = 8,597,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597,008.73/2,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.35

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