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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.78, 3,680.91 and 1,619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.78, 3,680.91 and 1,619.64 is: 2,234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.78 : 3,680.91 = 1,619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.78/3,680.91 = 1,619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.78x = 3,680.91 × 1,619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.78x = 5,961,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,749.07/2,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.72

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