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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.97, 3,660.08 and 2,022.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.97, 3,660.08 and 2,022.85 is: 2,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.97 : 3,660.08 = 2,022.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.97/3,660.08 = 2,022.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.97x = 3,660.08 × 2,022.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.97x = 7,403,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403,792.83/2,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.76

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