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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.66, 3,650.01 and 2,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.66, 3,650.01 and 2,114.40 is: 2,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.66 : 3,650.01 = 2,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.66/3,650.01 = 2,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.66x = 3,650.01 × 2,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.66x = 7,717,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,598.80/2,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.08

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