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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.72, 3,957.48 and 2,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.72, 3,957.48 and 2,366.16 is: 3,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.72 : 3,957.48 = 2,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.72/3,957.48 = 2,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.72x = 3,957.48 × 2,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.72x = 9,364,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364,030.88/2,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.99

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