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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.53, 3,676.78 and 1,783.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.53, 3,676.78 and 1,783.01 is: 2,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.53 : 3,676.78 = 1,783.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.53/3,676.78 = 1,783.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.53x = 3,676.78 × 1,783.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.53x = 6,555,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,735.51/2,667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.61

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