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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.95, 4,042.81 and 2,568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.95, 4,042.81 and 2,568.31 is: 3,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.95 : 4,042.81 = 2,568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.95/4,042.81 = 2,568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.95x = 4,042.81 × 2,568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.95x = 10,383,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,383,182.45/2,692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.70

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