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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.66, 3,700.50 and 2,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.66, 3,700.50 and 2,441.60 is: 3,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.66 : 3,700.50 = 2,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.66/3,700.50 = 2,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.66x = 3,700.50 × 2,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.66x = 9,035,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,140.80/2,687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.71

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