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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.86, 3,998.79 and 1,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.86, 3,998.79 and 1,834.90 is: 2,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.86 : 3,998.79 = 1,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.86/3,998.79 = 1,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.86x = 3,998.79 × 1,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.86x = 7,337,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,337,379.77/2,666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.32

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