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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.64, 3,993.09 and 1,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.64, 3,993.09 and 1,688.56 is: 2,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.64 : 3,993.09 = 1,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.64/3,993.09 = 1,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.64x = 3,993.09 × 1,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.64x = 6,742,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,572.05/2,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.24

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