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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.89, 3,684.65 and 1,924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.89, 3,684.65 and 1,924.77 is: 2,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.89 : 3,684.65 = 1,924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.89/3,684.65 = 1,924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.89x = 3,684.65 × 1,924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.89x = 7,092,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,094.16/2,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.32

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