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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.28, 4,001.88 and 1,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.28, 4,001.88 and 1,350.96 is: 2,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.28 : 4,001.88 = 1,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.28/4,001.88 = 1,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.28x = 4,001.88 × 1,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.28x = 5,406,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,379.80/2,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.69

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