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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.72, 4,170.90 and 2,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.72, 4,170.90 and 2,568.64 is: 3,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.72 : 4,170.90 = 2,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.72/4,170.90 = 2,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.72x = 4,170.90 × 2,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.72x = 10,713,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,713,540.58/2,784.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.26

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