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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.36, 3,704.76 and 2,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.36, 3,704.76 and 2,187.18 is: 3,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.36 : 3,704.76 = 2,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.36/3,704.76 = 2,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.36x = 3,704.76 × 2,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.36x = 8,102,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,966.04/2,683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.71

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