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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.48, 3,672.30 and 1,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.48, 3,672.30 and 1,996.92 is: 2,755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.48 : 3,672.30 = 1,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.48/3,672.30 = 1,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.48x = 3,672.30 × 1,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.48x = 7,333,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,289.32/2,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.34

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