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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.35, 3,667.90 and 2,234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.35, 3,667.90 and 2,234.59 is: 3,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.35 : 3,667.90 = 2,234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.35/3,667.90 = 2,234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.35x = 3,667.90 × 2,234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.35x = 8,196,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,235.81/2,658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.20

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