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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.62, 3,681.97 and 1,620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.62, 3,681.97 and 1,620.56 is: 2,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.62 : 3,681.97 = 1,620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.62/3,681.97 = 1,620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.62x = 3,681.97 × 1,620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.62x = 5,966,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,834.89/2,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.77

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