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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.56, 3,991.86 and 2,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.56, 3,991.86 and 2,047.80 is: 3,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.56 : 3,991.86 = 2,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.56/3,991.86 = 2,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.56x = 3,991.86 × 2,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.56x = 8,174,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,174,530.91/2,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.72

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