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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.74, 3,681.20 and 1,671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.74, 3,681.20 and 1,671.79 is: 2,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.74 : 3,681.20 = 1,671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.74/3,681.20 = 1,671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.74x = 3,681.20 × 1,671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.74x = 6,154,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,193.35/2,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.76

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