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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.63, 3,682.35 and 1,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.63, 3,682.35 and 1,882.74 is: 2,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.63 : 3,682.35 = 1,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.63/3,682.35 = 1,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.63x = 3,682.35 × 1,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.63x = 6,932,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,907.64/2,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.90

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