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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.37, 4,008.17 and 2,472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.37, 4,008.17 and 2,472.27 is: 3,716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.37 : 4,008.17 = 2,472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.37/4,008.17 = 2,472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.37x = 4,008.17 × 2,472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.37x = 9,909,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,266.08/2,666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.39

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