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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.20, 3,997.34 and 1,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.20, 3,997.34 and 1,691.08 is: 2,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.20 : 3,997.34 = 1,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.20/3,997.34 = 1,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.20x = 3,997.34 × 1,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.20x = 6,759,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,821.73/2,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.28

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