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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.97, 3,623.75 and 2,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.97, 3,623.75 and 2,334.53 is: 3,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.97 : 3,623.75 = 2,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.97/3,623.75 = 2,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.97x = 3,623.75 × 2,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.97x = 8,459,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,740.81/2,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.48

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