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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.89, 3,992.64 and 1,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.89, 3,992.64 and 1,882.72 is: 2,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.89 : 3,992.64 = 1,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.89/3,992.64 = 1,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.89x = 3,992.64 × 1,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.89x = 7,517,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,013.20/2,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.82

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