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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.62, 4,003.52 and 1,851.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.62, 4,003.52 and 1,851.63 is: 2,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.62 : 4,003.52 = 1,851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.62/4,003.52 = 1,851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.62x = 4,003.52 × 1,851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.62x = 7,413,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,028.48/2,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.90

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