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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.41, 3,679.27 and 2,290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.41, 3,679.27 and 2,290.89 is: 3,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.41 : 3,679.27 = 2,290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.41/3,679.27 = 2,290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.41x = 3,679.27 × 2,290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.41x = 8,428,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,802.85/2,665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.29

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