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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.73, 3,669.33 and 2,028.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.73, 3,669.33 and 2,028.10 is: 2,798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.73 : 3,669.33 = 2,028.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.73/3,669.33 = 2,028.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.73x = 3,669.33 × 2,028.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.73x = 7,441,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,768.17/2,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.99

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