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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.73, 3,679.20 and 1,782.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.73, 3,679.20 and 1,782.75 is: 2,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.73 : 3,679.20 = 1,782.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.73/3,679.20 = 1,782.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.73x = 3,679.20 × 1,782.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.73x = 6,559,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,093.80/2,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.60

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