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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.67, 2,733.72 and 667.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.67, 2,733.72 and 667.42 is: 1,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.67 : 2,733.72 = 667.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.67/2,733.72 = 667.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.67x = 2,733.72 × 667.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.67x = 1,824,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,539.40/1,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.58

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