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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.14, 4,002.69 and 1,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.14, 4,002.69 and 1,792.56 is: 2,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.14 : 4,002.69 = 1,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.14/4,002.69 = 1,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.14x = 4,002.69 × 1,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.14x = 7,175,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,061.99/2,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.18

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