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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.60, 3,670.02 and 2,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.60, 3,670.02 and 2,422.44 is: 3,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.60 : 3,670.02 = 2,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.60/3,670.02 = 2,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.60x = 3,670.02 × 2,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.60x = 8,890,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,403.25/2,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.02

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