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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.44, 3,671.46 and 2,290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.44, 3,671.46 and 2,290.66 is: 3,158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.44 : 3,671.46 = 2,290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.44/3,671.46 = 2,290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.44x = 3,671.46 × 2,290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.44x = 8,410,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,066.56/2,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.78

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