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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.36, 3,702.98 and 2,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.36, 3,702.98 and 2,124.93 is: 2,930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.36 : 3,702.98 = 2,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.36/3,702.98 = 2,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.36x = 3,702.98 × 2,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.36x = 7,868,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,562.67/2,685.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.17

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