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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.84, 3,676.76 and 1,720.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.84, 3,676.76 and 1,720.33 is: 2,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.84 : 3,676.76 = 1,720.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.84/3,676.76 = 1,720.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.84x = 3,676.76 × 1,720.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.84x = 6,325,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,325,235.64/2,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.59

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