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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.84, 3,735.18 and 2,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.84, 3,735.18 and 2,148.66 is: 2,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.84 : 3,735.18 = 2,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.84/3,735.18 = 2,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.84x = 3,735.18 × 2,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.84x = 8,025,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,631.86/2,706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.95

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