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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.90, 3,995.70 and 2,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.90, 3,995.70 and 2,355.72 is: 3,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.90 : 3,995.70 = 2,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.90/3,995.70 = 2,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.90x = 3,995.70 × 2,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.90x = 9,412,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,750.40/2,661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.10

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