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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.64, 3,678.60 and 2,479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.64, 3,678.60 and 2,479.08 is: 3,419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.64 : 3,678.60 = 2,479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.64/3,678.60 = 2,479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.64x = 3,678.60 × 2,479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.64x = 9,119,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,119,543.69/2,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.86

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