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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.92, 3,686.64 and 1,918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.92, 3,686.64 and 1,918.08 is: 2,646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.92 : 3,686.64 = 1,918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.92/3,686.64 = 1,918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.92x = 3,686.64 × 1,918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.92x = 7,071,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,071,270.45/2,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.51

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