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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.85, 3,668.28 and 1,823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.85, 3,668.28 and 1,823.67 is: 2,511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.85 : 3,668.28 = 1,823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.85/3,668.28 = 1,823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.85x = 3,668.28 × 1,823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.85x = 6,689,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,732.19/2,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.30

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