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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.55, 3,705.57 and 2,313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.55, 3,705.57 and 2,313.87 is: 3,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.55 : 3,705.57 = 2,313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.55/3,705.57 = 2,313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.55x = 3,705.57 × 2,313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.55x = 8,574,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,207.26/2,687.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.34

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