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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.52, 3,997.64 and 1,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.52, 3,997.64 and 1,691.88 is: 2,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.52 : 3,997.64 = 1,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.52/3,997.64 = 1,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.52x = 3,997.64 × 1,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.52x = 6,763,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,527.16/2,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.51

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