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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.67, 3,744.38 and 1,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.67, 3,744.38 and 1,666.07 is: 2,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.67 : 3,744.38 = 1,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.67/3,744.38 = 1,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.67x = 3,744.38 × 1,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.67x = 6,238,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,384.63/2,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.88

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