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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.18, 3,964.37 and 2,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.18, 3,964.37 and 2,523.32 is: 3,788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.18 : 3,964.37 = 2,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.18/3,964.37 = 2,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.18x = 3,964.37 × 2,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.18x = 10,003,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003,341.67/2,640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.89

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