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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.39, 3,995.54 and 2,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.39, 3,995.54 and 2,148.55 is: 3,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.39 : 3,995.54 = 2,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.39/3,995.54 = 2,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.39x = 3,995.54 × 2,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.39x = 8,584,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,617.47/2,662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.40

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