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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.60, 3,731.58 and 2,208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.60, 3,731.58 and 2,208.36 is: 3,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.60 : 3,731.58 = 2,208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.60/3,731.58 = 2,208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.60x = 3,731.58 × 2,208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.60x = 8,240,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,672.01/2,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.66

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