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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.46, 3,673.14 and 1,918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.46, 3,673.14 and 1,918.10 is: 2,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.46 : 3,673.14 = 1,918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.46/3,673.14 = 1,918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.46x = 3,673.14 × 1,918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.46x = 7,045,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,449.83/2,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.24

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