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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.16, 3,711.82 and 2,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.16, 3,711.82 and 2,026.16 is: 2,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.16 : 3,711.82 = 2,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.16/3,711.82 = 2,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.16x = 3,711.82 × 2,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.16x = 7,520,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,741.21/2,692.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.57

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