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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.60, 4,029.90 and 2,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.60, 4,029.90 and 2,535.40 is: 3,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.60 : 4,029.90 = 2,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.60/4,029.90 = 2,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.60x = 4,029.90 × 2,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.60x = 10,217,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217,408.46/2,686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.10

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