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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.80, 3,995.46 and 2,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.80, 3,995.46 and 2,335.86 is: 3,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.80 : 3,995.46 = 2,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.80/3,995.46 = 2,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.80x = 3,995.46 × 2,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.80x = 9,332,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,835.20/2,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.95

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