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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.37, 3,682.33 and 1,927.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.37, 3,682.33 and 1,927.87 is: 2,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.37 : 3,682.33 = 1,927.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.37/3,682.33 = 1,927.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.37x = 3,682.33 × 1,927.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.37x = 7,099,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,053.54/2,670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.45

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