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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.96, 3,673.83 and 1,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.96, 3,673.83 and 1,918.60 is: 2,643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.96 : 3,673.83 = 1,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.96/3,673.83 = 1,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.96x = 3,673.83 × 1,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.96x = 7,048,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048,610.24/2,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.93

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