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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.89, 3,680.94 and 1,782.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.89, 3,680.94 and 1,782.37 is: 2,460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.89 : 3,680.94 = 1,782.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.89/3,680.94 = 1,782.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.89x = 3,680.94 × 1,782.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.89x = 6,560,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,797.03/2,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.09

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