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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.82, 3,669.29 and 2,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.82, 3,669.29 and 2,215.98 is: 3,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.82 : 3,669.29 = 2,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.82/3,669.29 = 2,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.82x = 3,669.29 × 2,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.82x = 8,131,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,073.25/2,658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.15

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