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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.40, 3,991.80 and 2,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.40, 3,991.80 and 2,357.20 is: 3,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.40 : 3,991.80 = 2,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.40/3,991.80 = 2,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.40x = 3,991.80 × 2,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.40x = 9,409,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,470.96/2,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.55

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