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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.02, 3,675.56 and 2,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.02, 3,675.56 and 2,288.34 is: 3,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.02 : 3,675.56 = 2,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.02/3,675.56 = 2,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.02x = 3,675.56 × 2,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.02x = 8,410,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,930.97/2,662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.60

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