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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.86, 3,651.72 and 2,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.86, 3,651.72 and 2,364.24 is: 3,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.86 : 3,651.72 = 2,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.86/3,651.72 = 2,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.86x = 3,651.72 × 2,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.86x = 8,633,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,542.49/2,644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.27

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