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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.66, 3,681.36 and 1,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.66, 3,681.36 and 1,672.94 is: 2,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.66 : 3,681.36 = 1,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.66/3,681.36 = 1,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.66x = 3,681.36 × 1,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.66x = 6,158,686.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,686.03/2,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.51

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