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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.91, 3,678.41 and 2,037.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.91, 3,678.41 and 2,037.15 is: 2,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.91 : 3,678.41 = 2,037.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.91/3,678.41 = 2,037.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.91x = 3,678.41 × 2,037.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.91x = 7,493,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,478.02/2,665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.85

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