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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.94, 5,764.97 and 2,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.94, 5,764.97 and 2,666.48 is: 3,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.94 : 5,764.97 = 2,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.94/5,764.97 = 2,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.94x = 5,764.97 × 2,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.94x = 15,372,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372,177.21/4,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.73

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