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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.43, 3,666.72 and 1,950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.43, 3,666.72 and 1,950.49 is: 2,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.43 : 3,666.72 = 1,950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.43/3,666.72 = 1,950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.43x = 3,666.72 × 1,950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.43x = 7,151,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,898.84/2,658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.27

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