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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.74, 3,264.74 and 2,101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.74, 3,264.74 and 2,101.99 is: 2,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.74 : 3,264.74 = 2,101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.74/3,264.74 = 2,101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.74x = 3,264.74 × 2,101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.74x = 6,862,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,450.83/2,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.99

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