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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.09, 3,679.56 and 1,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.09, 3,679.56 and 1,618.17 is: 2,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.09 : 3,679.56 = 1,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.09/3,679.56 = 1,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.09x = 3,679.56 × 1,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.09x = 5,954,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954,153.61/2,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.29

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