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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.58, 3,986.01 and 1,836.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.58, 3,986.01 and 1,836.54 is: 2,751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.58 : 3,986.01 = 1,836.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.58/3,986.01 = 1,836.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.58x = 3,986.01 × 1,836.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.58x = 7,320,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,466.81/2,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.46

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