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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.56, 3,992.04 and 2,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.56, 3,992.04 and 2,007.72 is: 3,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.56 : 3,992.04 = 2,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.56/3,992.04 = 2,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.56x = 3,992.04 × 2,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.56x = 8,014,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,898.55/2,662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.22

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