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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.64, 3,956.79 and 2,355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.64, 3,956.79 and 2,355.06 is: 3,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.64 : 3,956.79 = 2,355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.64/3,956.79 = 2,355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.64x = 3,956.79 × 2,355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.64x = 9,318,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318,477.86/2,645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.20

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