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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.96, 5,664.64 and 2,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.96, 5,664.64 and 2,688 is: 3,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.96 : 5,664.64 = 2,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.96/5,664.64 = 2,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.96x = 5,664.64 × 2,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.96x = 15,226,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,552.32/4,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.50

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