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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.43, 3,717.42 and 2,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.43, 3,717.42 and 2,196.21 is: 3,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.43 : 3,717.42 = 2,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.43/3,717.42 = 2,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.43x = 3,717.42 × 2,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.43x = 8,164,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,234.98/2,694.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.04

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