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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.16, 3,652.14 and 2,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.16, 3,652.14 and 2,245.56 is: 3,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.16 : 3,652.14 = 2,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.16/3,652.14 = 2,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.16x = 3,652.14 × 2,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.16x = 8,201,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,099.50/2,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.47

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