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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.43, 3,979.41 and 2,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.43, 3,979.41 and 2,264.77 is: 3,390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.43 : 3,979.41 = 2,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.43/3,979.41 = 2,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.43x = 3,979.41 × 2,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.43x = 9,012,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,448.39/2,658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.14

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