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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.12, 3,681.78 and 2,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.12, 3,681.78 and 2,044.04 is: 2,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.12 : 3,681.78 = 2,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.12/3,681.78 = 2,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.12x = 3,681.78 × 2,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.12x = 7,525,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,705.59/2,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.72

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