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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.36, 3,974.52 and 2,339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.36, 3,974.52 and 2,339.41 is: 3,491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.36 : 3,974.52 = 2,339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.36/3,974.52 = 2,339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.36x = 3,974.52 × 2,339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.36x = 9,298,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298,038.94/2,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.09

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