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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.72, 3,965.62 and 1,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.72, 3,965.62 and 1,667.76 is: 2,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.72 : 3,965.62 = 1,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.72/3,965.62 = 1,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.72x = 3,965.62 × 1,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.72x = 6,613,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,702.41/2,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.67

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