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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.80, 3,682.98 and 1,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.80, 3,682.98 and 1,785.64 is: 2,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.80 : 3,682.98 = 1,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.80/3,682.98 = 1,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.80x = 3,682.98 × 1,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.80x = 6,576,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,476.41/2,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.28

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