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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.92, 3,671.04 and 1,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.92, 3,671.04 and 1,916.32 is: 2,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.92 : 3,671.04 = 1,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.92/3,671.04 = 1,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.92x = 3,671.04 × 1,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.92x = 7,034,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,887.37/2,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.77

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