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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.60, 3,868.08 and 2,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.60, 3,868.08 and 2,691.20 is: 3,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.60 : 3,868.08 = 2,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.60/3,868.08 = 2,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.60x = 3,868.08 × 2,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.60x = 10,409,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409,776.90/2,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.68

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