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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.23, 3,670.41 and 2,607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.23, 3,670.41 and 2,607.99 is: 3,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.23 : 3,670.41 = 2,607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.23/3,670.41 = 2,607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.23x = 3,670.41 × 2,607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.23x = 9,572,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,392.58/2,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.58

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