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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.83, 4,028.87 and 2,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.83, 4,028.87 and 2,681.50 is: 3,696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.83 : 4,028.87 = 2,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.83/4,028.87 = 2,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.83x = 4,028.87 × 2,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.83x = 10,803,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803,411.54/2,922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.22

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