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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.44, 3,672.70 and 1,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.44, 3,672.70 and 1,825.56 is: 2,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.44 : 3,672.70 = 1,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.44/3,672.70 = 1,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.44x = 3,672.70 × 1,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.44x = 6,704,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,734.21/2,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.16

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