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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.76, 3,704.28 and 2,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.76, 3,704.28 and 2,633.12 is: 3,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.76 : 3,704.28 = 2,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.76/3,704.28 = 2,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.76x = 3,704.28 × 2,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.76x = 9,753,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,753,813.75/2,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.92

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