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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.99, 3,654.29 and 2,572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.99, 3,654.29 and 2,572.29 is: 3,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.99 : 3,654.29 = 2,572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.99/3,654.29 = 2,572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.99x = 3,654.29 × 2,572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.99x = 9,399,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,900.05/2,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.18

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