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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.72, 3,927.68 and 1,700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.72, 3,927.68 and 1,700.79 is: 2,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.72 : 3,927.68 = 1,700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.72/3,927.68 = 1,700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.72x = 3,927.68 × 1,700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.72x = 6,680,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,156.74/2,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.92

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