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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.78, 3,675.04 and 2,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.78, 3,675.04 and 2,659.68 is: 3,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.78 : 3,675.04 = 2,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.78/3,675.04 = 2,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.78x = 3,675.04 × 2,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.78x = 9,774,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,774,430.39/2,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.38

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