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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.60, 4,024.80 and 2,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.60, 4,024.80 and 2,364.60 is: 3,539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.60 : 4,024.80 = 2,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.60/4,024.80 = 2,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.60x = 4,024.80 × 2,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.60x = 9,517,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,042.08/2,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.78

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