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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.96, 3,670.44 and 2,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.96, 3,670.44 and 2,224.64 is: 3,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.96 : 3,670.44 = 2,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.96/3,670.44 = 2,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.96x = 3,670.44 × 2,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.96x = 8,165,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,407.64/2,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.59

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