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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.27, 3,665.94 and 2,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.27, 3,665.94 and 2,594.66 is: 3,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.27 : 3,665.94 = 2,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.27/3,665.94 = 2,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.27x = 3,665.94 × 2,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.27x = 9,511,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,867.88/2,660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.53

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