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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.18, 3,999.06 and 2,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.18, 3,999.06 and 2,358 is: 3,539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.18 : 3,999.06 = 2,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.18/3,999.06 = 2,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.18x = 3,999.06 × 2,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.18x = 9,429,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429,783.48/2,664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.47

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