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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.80, 4,003.08 and 1,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.80, 4,003.08 and 1,792.40 is: 2,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.80 : 4,003.08 = 1,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.80/4,003.08 = 1,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.80x = 4,003.08 × 1,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.80x = 7,175,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,120.59/2,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.51

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