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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.30, 3,997.74 and 1,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.30, 3,997.74 and 1,689.26 is: 2,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.30 : 3,997.74 = 1,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.30/3,997.74 = 1,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.30x = 3,997.74 × 1,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.30x = 6,753,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753,222.27/2,665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.76

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