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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.08, 3,673.80 and 2,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.08, 3,673.80 and 2,104.56 is: 2,901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.08 : 3,673.80 = 2,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.08/3,673.80 = 2,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.08x = 3,673.80 × 2,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.08x = 7,731,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731,732.53/2,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.13

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