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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.88, 4,039.92 and 2,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.88, 4,039.92 and 2,603.40 is: 3,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.88 : 4,039.92 = 2,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.88/4,039.92 = 2,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.88x = 4,039.92 × 2,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.88x = 10,517,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517,527.73/2,690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.58

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