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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.77, 3,671.91 and 2,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.77, 3,671.91 and 2,448.96 is: 3,380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.77 : 3,671.91 = 2,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.77/3,671.91 = 2,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.77x = 3,671.91 × 2,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.77x = 8,992,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,360.71/2,659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.88

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