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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.32, 4,042.08 and 2,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.32, 4,042.08 and 2,604.84 is: 3,910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.32 : 4,042.08 = 2,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.32/4,042.08 = 2,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.32x = 4,042.08 × 2,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.32x = 10,528,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,528,971.67/2,692.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.74

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