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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.94, 3,677.15 and 1,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.94, 3,677.15 and 1,996.64 is: 2,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.94 : 3,677.15 = 1,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.94/3,677.15 = 1,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.94x = 3,677.15 × 1,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.94x = 7,341,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,945.17/2,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.15

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