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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.24, 3,681.45 and 1,620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.24, 3,681.45 and 1,620.18 is: 2,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.24 : 3,681.45 = 1,620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.24/3,681.45 = 1,620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.24x = 3,681.45 × 1,620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.24x = 5,964,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,611.66/2,667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.25

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