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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.14, 3,992.52 and 2,404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.14, 3,992.52 and 2,404.17 is: 3,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.14 : 3,992.52 = 2,404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.14/3,992.52 = 2,404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.14x = 3,992.52 × 2,404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.14x = 9,598,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,696.81/2,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.99

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