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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.38, 4,006.08 and 1,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.38, 4,006.08 and 1,853.32 is: 2,781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.38 : 4,006.08 = 1,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.38/4,006.08 = 1,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.38x = 4,006.08 × 1,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.38x = 7,424,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,548.19/2,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.38

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