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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.58, 3,264.57 and 2,199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.58, 3,264.57 and 2,199.78 is: 3,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.58 : 3,264.57 = 2,199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.58/3,264.57 = 2,199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.58x = 3,264.57 × 2,199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.58x = 7,181,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,335.79/2,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.48

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