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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.68, 4,040.48 and 2,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.68, 4,040.48 and 2,204.32 is: 3,313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.68 : 4,040.48 = 2,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.68/4,040.48 = 2,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.68x = 4,040.48 × 2,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.68x = 8,906,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906,510.87/2,687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.83

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