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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.50, 3,997.71 and 1,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.50, 3,997.71 and 1,932.80 is: 2,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.50 : 3,997.71 = 1,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.50/3,997.71 = 1,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.50x = 3,997.71 × 1,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.50x = 7,726,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,773.89/2,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.90

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