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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.81, 4,017.66 and 1,860.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.81, 4,017.66 and 1,860.33 is: 2,792.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.81 : 4,017.66 = 1,860.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.81/4,017.66 = 1,860.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.81x = 4,017.66 × 1,860.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.81x = 7,474,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,173.43/2,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.19

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