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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.96, 3,705.28 and 2,011.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.96, 3,705.28 and 2,011.57 is: 2,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.96 : 3,705.28 = 2,011.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.96/3,705.28 = 2,011.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.96x = 3,705.28 × 2,011.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.96x = 7,453,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,430.09/2,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.99

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