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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.76, 3,646.92 and 2,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.76, 3,646.92 and 2,085.36 is: 2,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.76 : 3,646.92 = 2,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.76/3,646.92 = 2,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.76x = 3,646.92 × 2,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.76x = 7,605,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,141.09/2,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.46

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