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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.49, 3,966.67 and 1,866.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.49, 3,966.67 and 1,866.09 is: 2,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.49 : 3,966.67 = 1,866.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.49/3,966.67 = 1,866.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.49x = 3,966.67 × 1,866.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.49x = 7,402,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,158.12/2,647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.92

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