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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.98, 3,707.52 and 1,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.98, 3,707.52 and 1,892.96 is: 2,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.98 : 3,707.52 = 1,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.98/3,707.52 = 1,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.98x = 3,707.52 × 1,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.98x = 7,018,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,187.06/2,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.95

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