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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.76, 3,990.70 and 1,839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.76, 3,990.70 and 1,839.72 is: 2,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.76 : 3,990.70 = 1,839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.76/3,990.70 = 1,839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.76x = 3,990.70 × 1,839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.76x = 7,341,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,770.60/2,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.20

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