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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.63, 3,676.59 and 1,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.63, 3,676.59 and 1,957.25 is: 2,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.63 : 3,676.59 = 1,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.63/3,676.59 = 1,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.63x = 3,676.59 × 1,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.63x = 7,196,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,005.78/2,665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.55

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