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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.89, 3,680.51 and 1,921.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.89, 3,680.51 and 1,921.77 is: 2,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.89 : 3,680.51 = 1,921.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.89/3,680.51 = 1,921.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.89x = 3,680.51 × 1,921.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.89x = 7,073,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,084.09/2,665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.18

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