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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.80, 3,679.05 and 1,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.80, 3,679.05 and 1,671.40 is: 2,305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.80 : 3,679.05 = 1,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.80/3,679.05 = 1,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.80x = 3,679.05 × 1,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.80x = 6,149,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,164.17/2,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.82

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