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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.37, 4,006.14 and 1,853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.37, 4,006.14 and 1,853.38 is: 2,781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.37 : 4,006.14 = 1,853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.37/4,006.14 = 1,853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.37x = 4,006.14 × 1,853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.37x = 7,424,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,899.75/2,669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.52

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