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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.22, 4,013.47 and 2,680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.22, 4,013.47 and 2,680.18 is: 3,688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.22 : 4,013.47 = 2,680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.22/4,013.47 = 2,680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.22x = 4,013.47 × 2,680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.22x = 10,756,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756,822.02/2,916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.62

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