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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.86, 4,027.79 and 2,308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.86, 4,027.79 and 2,308.01 is: 3,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.86 : 4,027.79 = 2,308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.86/4,027.79 = 2,308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.86x = 4,027.79 × 2,308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.86x = 9,296,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,147.92/2,697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.76

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