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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.47, 4,002.72 and 1,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.47, 4,002.72 and 1,749.84 is: 2,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.47 : 4,002.72 = 1,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.47/4,002.72 = 1,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.47x = 4,002.72 × 1,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.47x = 7,004,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,119.56/2,668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.77

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