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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.75, 4,033.26 and 2,315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.75, 4,033.26 and 2,315.79 is: 3,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.75 : 4,033.26 = 2,315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.75/4,033.26 = 2,315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.75x = 4,033.26 × 2,315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.75x = 9,340,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,183.18/2,684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.98

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