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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.86, 4,024.50 and 2,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.86, 4,024.50 and 2,206.72 is: 3,304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.86 : 4,024.50 = 2,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.86/4,024.50 = 2,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.86x = 4,024.50 × 2,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.86x = 8,880,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880,944.64/2,687.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.09

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