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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.08, 4,041.63 and 2,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.08, 4,041.63 and 2,076.21 is: 3,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.08 : 4,041.63 = 2,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.08/4,041.63 = 2,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.08x = 4,041.63 × 2,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.08x = 8,391,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,391,272.62/2,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.02

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