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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.74, 4,001.30 and 1,186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.74, 4,001.30 and 1,186.95 is: 1,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.74 : 4,001.30 = 1,186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.74/4,001.30 = 1,186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.74x = 4,001.30 × 1,186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.74x = 4,749,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,356.56/2,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.30

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