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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.32, 3,672.07 and 1,820.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.32, 3,672.07 and 1,820.71 is: 2,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.32 : 3,672.07 = 1,820.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.32/3,672.07 = 1,820.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.32x = 3,672.07 × 1,820.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.32x = 6,685,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685,774.61/2,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.15

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