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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.66, 3,670.62 and 1,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.66, 3,670.62 and 1,716.32 is: 2,367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.66 : 3,670.62 = 1,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.66/3,670.62 = 1,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.66x = 3,670.62 × 1,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.66x = 6,299,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,958.52/2,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.82

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