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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.66, 3,304.91 and 2,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.66, 3,304.91 and 2,067.96 is: 2,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.66 : 3,304.91 = 2,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.66/3,304.91 = 2,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.66x = 3,304.91 × 2,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.66x = 6,834,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,421.68/2,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.08

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