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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665, 3,999.12 and 2,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665, 3,999.12 and 2,503 is: 3,756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665 : 3,999.12 = 2,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665/3,999.12 = 2,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665x = 3,999.12 × 2,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665x = 10,009,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,009,797.36/2,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.02

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