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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.82, 3,672.64 and 1,954.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.82, 3,672.64 and 1,954.35 is: 2,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.82 : 3,672.64 = 1,954.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.82/3,672.64 = 1,954.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.82x = 3,672.64 × 1,954.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.82x = 7,177,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,636.76/2,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.50

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