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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.72, 3,681.82 and 1,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.72, 3,681.82 and 1,924.12 is: 2,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.72 : 3,681.82 = 1,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.72/3,681.82 = 1,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.72x = 3,681.82 × 1,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.72x = 7,084,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,263.50/2,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.55

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