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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668, 3,682.80 and 1,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668, 3,682.80 and 1,842.40 is: 2,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668 : 3,682.80 = 1,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668/3,682.80 = 1,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668x = 3,682.80 × 1,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668x = 6,785,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,190.72/2,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.17

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