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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.03, 3,683.82 and 1,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.03, 3,683.82 and 1,726.35 is: 2,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.03 : 3,683.82 = 1,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.03/3,683.82 = 1,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.03x = 3,683.82 × 1,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.03x = 6,359,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,562.66/2,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.83

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