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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.89, 3,710.58 and 2,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.89, 3,710.58 and 2,465.90 is: 3,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.89 : 3,710.58 = 2,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.89/3,710.58 = 2,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.89x = 3,710.58 × 2,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.89x = 9,149,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,919.22/2,691.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.07

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