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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.54, 4,020.12 and 2,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.54, 4,020.12 and 2,478.62 is: 3,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.54 : 4,020.12 = 2,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.54/4,020.12 = 2,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.54x = 4,020.12 × 2,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.54x = 9,964,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,349.83/2,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.81

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