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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.60, 4,034.40 and 2,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.60, 4,034.40 and 2,365.60 is: 3,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.60 : 4,034.40 = 2,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.60/4,034.40 = 2,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.60x = 4,034.40 × 2,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.60x = 9,543,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543,776.64/2,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.40

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