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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.92, 3,679.20 and 1,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.92, 3,679.20 and 1,618.56 is: 2,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.92 : 3,679.20 = 1,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.92/3,679.20 = 1,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.92x = 3,679.20 × 1,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.92x = 5,955,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,005.95/2,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.75

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