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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.86, 3,679.86 and 2,328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.86, 3,679.86 and 2,328.76 is: 3,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.86 : 3,679.86 = 2,328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.86/3,679.86 = 2,328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.86x = 3,679.86 × 2,328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.86x = 8,569,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,510.77/2,660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.58

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