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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.64, 4,040.63 and 2,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.64, 4,040.63 and 2,345.52 is: 3,511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.64 : 4,040.63 = 2,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.64/4,040.63 = 2,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.64x = 4,040.63 × 2,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.64x = 9,477,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,366.75/2,698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.91

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