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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.92, 3,983.25 and 1,780.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.92, 3,983.25 and 1,780.30 is: 2,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.92 : 3,983.25 = 1,780.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.92/3,983.25 = 1,780.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.92x = 3,983.25 × 1,780.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.92x = 7,091,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,391.63/2,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.02

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