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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.24, 4,026.08 and 2,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.24, 4,026.08 and 2,293.24 is: 3,435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.24 : 4,026.08 = 2,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.24/4,026.08 = 2,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.24x = 4,026.08 × 2,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.24x = 9,232,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,754.77/2,687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.78

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