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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.52, 4,036.44 and 2,302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.52, 4,036.44 and 2,302.92 is: 3,447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.52 : 4,036.44 = 2,302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.52/4,036.44 = 2,302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.52x = 4,036.44 × 2,302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.52x = 9,295,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,598.40/2,696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.26

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