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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.69, 4,013.37 and 2,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.69, 4,013.37 and 2,608.68 is: 3,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.69 : 4,013.37 = 2,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.69/4,013.37 = 2,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.69x = 4,013.37 × 2,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.69x = 10,469,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,609.15/2,690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.04

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