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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.76, 3,992.20 and 1,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.76, 3,992.20 and 1,840.72 is: 2,758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.76 : 3,992.20 = 1,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.76/3,992.20 = 1,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.76x = 3,992.20 × 1,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.76x = 7,348,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,522.38/2,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.70

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