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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.66, 3,994.71 and 2,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.66, 3,994.71 and 2,354.25 is: 3,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.66 : 3,994.71 = 2,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.66/3,994.71 = 2,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.66x = 3,994.71 × 2,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.66x = 9,404,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,546.02/2,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.34

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