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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.74, 3,993.39 and 1,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.74, 3,993.39 and 1,364.58 is: 2,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.74 : 3,993.39 = 1,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.74/3,993.39 = 1,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.74x = 3,993.39 × 1,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.74x = 5,449,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,300.13/2,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.50

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