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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.57, 3,670.44 and 1,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.57, 3,670.44 and 1,995.23 is: 2,753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.57 : 3,670.44 = 1,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.57/3,670.44 = 1,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.57x = 3,670.44 × 1,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.57x = 7,323,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,372.00/2,659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.59

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