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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.64, 3,702.98 and 2,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.64, 3,702.98 and 2,276.44 is: 3,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.64 : 3,702.98 = 2,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.64/3,702.98 = 2,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.64x = 3,702.98 × 2,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.64x = 8,429,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,608.22/2,690.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.94

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