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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.76, 4,026.45 and 2,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.76, 4,026.45 and 2,028.08 is: 3,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.76 : 4,026.45 = 2,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.76/4,026.45 = 2,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.76x = 4,026.45 × 2,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.76x = 8,165,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,962.72/2,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.33

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