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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.48, 4,036.88 and 2,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.48, 4,036.88 and 2,049.76 is: 3,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.48 : 4,036.88 = 2,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.48/4,036.88 = 2,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.48x = 4,036.88 × 2,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.48x = 8,274,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,635.15/2,696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.68

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