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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.36, 3,667.38 and 2,028.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.36, 3,667.38 and 2,028.78 is: 2,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.36 : 3,667.38 = 2,028.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.36/3,667.38 = 2,028.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.36x = 3,667.38 × 2,028.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.36x = 7,440,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,307.20/2,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.78

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