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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.78, 3,680.53 and 1,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.78, 3,680.53 and 1,916.26 is: 2,647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.78 : 3,680.53 = 1,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.78/3,680.53 = 1,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.78x = 3,680.53 × 1,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.78x = 7,052,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,852.42/2,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.69

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