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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.42, 3,675.61 and 2,070.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.42, 3,675.61 and 2,070.89 is: 2,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.42 : 3,675.61 = 2,070.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.42/3,675.61 = 2,070.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.42x = 3,675.61 × 2,070.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.42x = 7,611,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,783.99/2,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.83

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