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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.47, 3,674.56 and 1,918.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.47, 3,674.56 and 1,918.89 is: 2,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.47 : 3,674.56 = 1,918.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.47/3,674.56 = 1,918.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.47x = 3,674.56 × 1,918.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.47x = 7,051,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,076.44/2,662.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.32

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