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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.56, 4,055.42 and 2,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.56, 4,055.42 and 2,186.60 is: 3,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.56 : 4,055.42 = 2,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.56/4,055.42 = 2,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.56x = 4,055.42 × 2,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.56x = 8,867,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,581.37/2,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.96

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