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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.88, 4,027.68 and 1,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.88, 4,027.68 and 1,386 is: 2,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.88 : 4,027.68 = 1,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.88/4,027.68 = 1,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.88x = 4,027.68 × 1,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.88x = 5,582,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,364.48/2,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.19

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