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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.96, 3,682.72 and 1,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.96, 3,682.72 and 1,607.24 is: 2,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.96 : 3,682.72 = 1,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.96/3,682.72 = 1,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.96x = 3,682.72 × 1,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.96x = 5,919,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,014.89/2,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.89

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