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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.18, 3,996.26 and 1,740.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.18, 3,996.26 and 1,740.17 is: 2,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.18 : 3,996.26 = 1,740.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.18/3,996.26 = 1,740.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.18x = 3,996.26 × 1,740.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.18x = 6,954,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,143.08/2,664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.24

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