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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.56, 3,723.06 and 2,109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.56, 3,723.06 and 2,109.07 is: 2,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.56 : 3,723.06 = 2,109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.56/3,723.06 = 2,109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.56x = 3,723.06 × 2,109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.56x = 7,852,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,194.15/2,699.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.69

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