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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.70, 3,977.98 and 2,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.70, 3,977.98 and 2,341.73 is: 3,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.70 : 3,977.98 = 2,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.70/3,977.98 = 2,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.70x = 3,977.98 × 2,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.70x = 9,315,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315,355.11/2,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.52

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