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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.58, 3,964.56 and 2,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.58, 3,964.56 and 2,269.72 is: 3,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.58 : 3,964.56 = 2,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.58/3,964.56 = 2,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.58x = 3,964.56 × 2,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.58x = 8,998,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,441.12/2,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.88

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