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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.28, 3,680.22 and 1,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.28, 3,680.22 and 1,869.60 is: 2,579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.28 : 3,680.22 = 1,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.28/3,680.22 = 1,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.28x = 3,680.22 × 1,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.28x = 6,880,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,539.31/2,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.61

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