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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.66, 3,992.49 and 2,088.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.66, 3,992.49 and 2,088.18 is: 3,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.66 : 3,992.49 = 2,088.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.66/3,992.49 = 2,088.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.66x = 3,992.49 × 2,088.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.66x = 8,337,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,037.77/2,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.27

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