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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.68, 4,032.28 and 2,430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.68, 4,032.28 and 2,430.64 is: 3,646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.68 : 4,032.28 = 2,430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.68/4,032.28 = 2,430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.68x = 4,032.28 × 2,430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.68x = 9,801,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,021.06/2,687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.65

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