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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.91, 3,682.76 and 1,783.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.91, 3,682.76 and 1,783.39 is: 2,461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.91 : 3,682.76 = 1,783.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.91/3,682.76 = 1,783.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.91x = 3,682.76 × 1,783.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.91x = 6,567,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,797.36/2,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.78

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