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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.35, 3,668.64 and 2,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.35, 3,668.64 and 2,061.21 is: 2,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.35 : 3,668.64 = 2,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.35/3,668.64 = 2,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.35x = 3,668.64 × 2,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.35x = 7,561,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,855.08/2,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.29

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