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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.29, 3,966.68 and 2,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.29, 3,966.68 and 2,513.25 is: 3,744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.29 : 3,966.68 = 2,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.29/3,966.68 = 2,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.29x = 3,966.68 × 2,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.29x = 9,969,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969,264.79/2,662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.62

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