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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.60, 3,706.48 and 2,188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.60, 3,706.48 and 2,188.42 is: 3,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.60 : 3,706.48 = 2,188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.60/3,706.48 = 2,188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.60x = 3,706.48 × 2,188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.60x = 8,111,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,334.96/2,684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.43

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