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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.37, 3,681.62 and 1,620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.37, 3,681.62 and 1,620.31 is: 2,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.37 : 3,681.62 = 1,620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.37/3,681.62 = 1,620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.37x = 3,681.62 × 1,620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.37x = 5,965,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,351.34/2,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.42

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