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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.66, 3,541.20 and 2,164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.66, 3,541.20 and 2,164.06 is: 3,239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.66 : 3,541.20 = 2,164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.66/3,541.20 = 2,164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.66x = 3,541.20 × 2,164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.66x = 7,663,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,369.27/2,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.42

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