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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.83, 4,021.42 and 2,369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.83, 4,021.42 and 2,369.11 is: 3,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.83 : 4,021.42 = 2,369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.83/4,021.42 = 2,369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.83x = 4,021.42 × 2,369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.83x = 9,527,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,527,186.34/2,696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.74

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