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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.08, 3,679.56 and 1,618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.08, 3,679.56 and 1,618.76 is: 2,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.08 : 3,679.56 = 1,618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.08/3,679.56 = 1,618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.08x = 3,679.56 × 1,618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.08x = 5,956,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956,324.55/2,667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.28

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