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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.51, 4,002.78 and 1,692.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.51, 4,002.78 and 1,692.56 is: 2,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.51 : 4,002.78 = 1,692.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.51/4,002.78 = 1,692.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.51x = 4,002.78 × 1,692.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.51x = 6,774,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,961.67/2,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.85

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