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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.48, 4,024.88 and 2,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.48, 4,024.88 and 2,041.76 is: 3,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.48 : 4,024.88 = 2,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.48/4,024.88 = 2,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.48x = 4,024.88 × 2,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.48x = 8,217,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,838.99/2,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.69

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