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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.68, 4,032.37 and 2,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.68, 4,032.37 and 2,255.72 is: 3,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.68 : 4,032.37 = 2,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.68/4,032.37 = 2,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.68x = 4,032.37 × 2,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.68x = 9,095,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,867.63/2,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.26

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