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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.94, 3,686.04 and 2,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.94, 3,686.04 and 2,079.18 is: 2,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.94 : 3,686.04 = 2,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.94/3,686.04 = 2,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.94x = 3,686.04 × 2,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.94x = 7,663,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,940.65/2,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.45

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