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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.14, 3,327.63 and 1,667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.14, 3,327.63 and 1,667.13 is: 2,299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.14 : 3,327.63 = 1,667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.14/3,327.63 = 1,667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.14x = 3,327.63 × 1,667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.14x = 5,547,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,591.80/2,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.87

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