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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.45, 3,984.86 and 1,733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.45, 3,984.86 and 1,733.27 is: 2,596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.45 : 3,984.86 = 1,733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.45/3,984.86 = 1,733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.45x = 3,984.86 × 1,733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.45x = 6,906,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906,852.59/2,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.12

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