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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.66, 3,704.33 and 2,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.66, 3,704.33 and 2,018.36 is: 2,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.66 : 3,704.33 = 2,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.66/3,704.33 = 2,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.66x = 3,704.33 × 2,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.66x = 7,476,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,671.50/2,682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.04

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