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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.60, 3,669.55 and 2,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.60, 3,669.55 and 2,607.36 is: 3,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.60 : 3,669.55 = 2,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.60/3,669.55 = 2,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.60x = 3,669.55 × 2,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.60x = 9,567,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,831.37/2,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.72

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