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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.64, 4,260.96 and 1,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.64, 4,260.96 and 1,682.88 is: 2,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.64 : 4,260.96 = 1,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.64/4,260.96 = 1,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.64x = 4,260.96 × 1,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.64x = 7,170,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,684.36/2,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.32

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