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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.82, 3,986.53 and 2,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.82, 3,986.53 and 2,007.46 is: 3,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.82 : 3,986.53 = 2,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.82/3,986.53 = 2,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.82x = 3,986.53 × 2,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.82x = 8,002,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,784.53/2,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.39

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