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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.47, 3,664.94 and 1,911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.47, 3,664.94 and 1,911.89 is: 2,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.47 : 3,664.94 = 1,911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.47/3,664.94 = 1,911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.47x = 3,664.94 × 1,911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.47x = 7,006,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,934.25/2,655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.68

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