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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.59, 3,680.25 and 1,618.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.59, 3,680.25 and 1,618.67 is: 2,233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.59 : 3,680.25 = 1,618.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.59/3,680.25 = 1,618.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.59x = 3,680.25 × 1,618.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.59x = 5,957,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,110.27/2,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.98

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