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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.96, 3,667.39 and 2,102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.96, 3,667.39 and 2,102.23 is: 2,896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.96 : 3,667.39 = 2,102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.96/3,667.39 = 2,102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.96x = 3,667.39 × 2,102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.96x = 7,709,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,709,696.61/2,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.24

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