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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.20, 4,036.80 and 2,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.20, 4,036.80 and 2,043.20 is: 3,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.20 : 4,036.80 = 2,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.20/4,036.80 = 2,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.20x = 4,036.80 × 2,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.20x = 8,247,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,989.76/2,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.80

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