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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.55, 3,701.43 and 2,310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.55, 3,701.43 and 2,310.87 is: 3,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.55 : 3,701.43 = 2,310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.55/3,701.43 = 2,310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.55x = 3,701.43 × 2,310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.55x = 8,553,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,523.54/2,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.20

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