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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.72, 3,924.43 and 2,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.72, 3,924.43 and 2,336.64 is: 3,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.72 : 3,924.43 = 2,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.72/3,924.43 = 2,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.72x = 3,924.43 × 2,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.72x = 9,169,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,980.12/2,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.06

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