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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.15, 3,664.47 and 1,911.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.15, 3,664.47 and 1,911.57 is: 2,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.15 : 3,664.47 = 1,911.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.15/3,664.47 = 1,911.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.15x = 3,664.47 × 1,911.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.15x = 7,004,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,890.92/2,655.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.23

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