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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.62, 3,722.04 and 2,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.62, 3,722.04 and 2,068.80 is: 2,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.62 : 3,722.04 = 2,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.62/3,722.04 = 2,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.62x = 3,722.04 × 2,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.62x = 7,700,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,156.35/2,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.43

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