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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.30, 3,995.89 and 1,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.30, 3,995.89 and 1,841.20 is: 2,760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.30 : 3,995.89 = 1,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.30/3,995.89 = 1,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.30x = 3,995.89 × 1,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.30x = 7,357,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,203.48/2,665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.37

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