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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.72, 3,674.90 and 1,919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.72, 3,674.90 and 1,919.14 is: 2,648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.72 : 3,674.90 = 1,919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.72/3,674.90 = 1,919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.72x = 3,674.90 × 1,919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.72x = 7,052,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,643.20/2,662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.66

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