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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.45, 3,978.32 and 2,369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.45, 3,978.32 and 2,369.66 is: 3,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.45 : 3,978.32 = 2,369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.45/3,978.32 = 2,369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.45x = 3,978.32 × 2,369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.45x = 9,427,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427,234.03/2,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.48

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