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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.56, 4,042.44 and 2,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.56, 4,042.44 and 2,147.76 is: 3,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.56 : 4,042.44 = 2,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.56/4,042.44 = 2,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.56x = 4,042.44 × 2,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.56x = 8,682,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,190.93/2,698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.34

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