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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.07, 3,673.89 and 1,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.07, 3,673.89 and 1,997.73 is: 2,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.07 : 3,673.89 = 1,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.07/3,673.89 = 1,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.07x = 3,673.89 × 1,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.07x = 7,339,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,440.27/2,662.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.05

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