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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.59, 3,716.48 and 2,169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.59, 3,716.48 and 2,169.95 is: 2,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.59 : 3,716.48 = 2,169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.59/3,716.48 = 2,169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.59x = 3,716.48 × 2,169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.59x = 8,064,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,574.22/2,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.21

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