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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.66, 3,656.03 and 1,942.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.66, 3,656.03 and 1,942.99 is: 2,677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.66 : 3,656.03 = 1,942.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.66/3,656.03 = 1,942.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.66x = 3,656.03 × 1,942.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.66x = 7,103,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,652.80/2,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.94

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