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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.52, 3,679.78 and 1,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.52, 3,679.78 and 1,604.90 is: 2,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.52 : 3,679.78 = 1,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.52/3,679.78 = 1,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.52x = 3,679.78 × 1,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.52x = 5,905,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,660.52/2,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.75

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