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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.94, 3,677.02 and 2,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.94, 3,677.02 and 2,382.68 is: 3,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.94 : 3,677.02 = 2,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.94/3,677.02 = 2,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.94x = 3,677.02 × 2,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.94x = 8,761,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,162.01/2,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.03

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