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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.06, 3,959.34 and 2,366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.06, 3,959.34 and 2,366.84 is: 3,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.06 : 3,959.34 = 2,366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.06/3,959.34 = 2,366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.06x = 3,959.34 × 2,366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.06x = 9,371,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371,124.29/2,645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.88

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