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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.15, 3,999.21 and 1,690.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.15, 3,999.21 and 1,690.19 is: 2,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.15 : 3,999.21 = 1,690.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.15/3,999.21 = 1,690.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.15x = 3,999.21 × 1,690.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.15x = 6,759,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,424.75/2,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.28

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