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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.39, 3,668.67 and 1,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.39, 3,668.67 and 1,775.94 is: 2,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.39 : 3,668.67 = 1,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.39/3,668.67 = 1,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.39x = 3,668.67 × 1,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.39x = 6,515,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,337.80/2,658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.86

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