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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.60, 4,031.28 and 2,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.60, 4,031.28 and 2,277.93 is: 3,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.60 : 4,031.28 = 2,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.60/4,031.28 = 2,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.60x = 4,031.28 × 2,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.60x = 9,182,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,973.65/2,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.52

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