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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.42, 5,044.77 and 2,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.42, 5,044.77 and 2,664.12 is: 3,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.42 : 5,044.77 = 2,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.42/5,044.77 = 2,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.42x = 5,044.77 × 2,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.42x = 13,439,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,439,872.65/3,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.68

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