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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.54, 4,028.40 and 2,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.54, 4,028.40 and 2,168.58 is: 3,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.54 : 4,028.40 = 2,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.54/4,028.40 = 2,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.54x = 4,028.40 × 2,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.54x = 8,735,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,907.67/2,685.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.94

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