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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.16, 4,979.64 and 2,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.16, 4,979.64 and 2,366 is: 3,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.16 : 4,979.64 = 2,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.16/4,979.64 = 2,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.16x = 4,979.64 × 2,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.16x = 11,781,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,781,828.24/3,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.52

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