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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.40, 3,667.56 and 1,914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.40, 3,667.56 and 1,914.12 is: 2,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.40 : 3,667.56 = 1,914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.40/3,667.56 = 1,914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.40x = 3,667.56 × 1,914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.40x = 7,020,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,149.95/2,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.76

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