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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.08, 4,034.52 and 2,584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.08, 4,034.52 and 2,584.56 is: 3,882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.08 : 4,034.52 = 2,584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.08/4,034.52 = 2,584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.08x = 4,034.52 × 2,584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.08x = 10,427,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427,459.01/2,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.04

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