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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.74, 3,659.15 and 2,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.74, 3,659.15 and 2,364.42 is: 3,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.74 : 3,659.15 = 2,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.74/3,659.15 = 2,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.74x = 3,659.15 × 2,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.74x = 8,651,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,755.62/2,665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.54

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