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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.66, 3,988.98 and 2,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.66, 3,988.98 and 2,043.36 is: 3,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.66 : 3,988.98 = 2,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.66/3,988.98 = 2,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.66x = 3,988.98 × 2,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.66x = 8,150,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,922.17/2,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.35

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