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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.71, 4,003.97 and 1,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.71, 4,003.97 and 1,682.29 is: 2,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.71 : 4,003.97 = 1,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.71/4,003.97 = 1,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.71x = 4,003.97 × 1,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.71x = 6,735,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,830.28/2,668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.00

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