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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.20, 3,983.73 and 2,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.20, 3,983.73 and 2,345.44 is: 3,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.20 : 3,983.73 = 2,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.20/3,983.73 = 2,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.20x = 3,983.73 × 2,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.20x = 9,343,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,599.69/2,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.46

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