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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.36, 4,016.56 and 2,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.36, 4,016.56 and 2,607.28 is: 3,885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.36 : 4,016.56 = 2,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.36/4,016.56 = 2,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.36x = 4,016.56 × 2,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.36x = 10,472,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,296.56/2,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.31

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