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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.69, 3,986.72 and 1,766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.69, 3,986.72 and 1,766.91 is: 2,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.69 : 3,986.72 = 1,766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.69/3,986.72 = 1,766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.69x = 3,986.72 × 1,766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.69x = 7,044,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,188.18/2,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.49

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