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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.10, 3,995.78 and 1,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.10, 3,995.78 and 1,365.58 is: 2,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.10 : 3,995.78 = 1,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.10/3,995.78 = 1,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.10x = 3,995.78 × 1,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.10x = 5,456,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,537.27/2,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.18

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