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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.66, 3,998.36 and 1,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.66, 3,998.36 and 1,367.42 is: 2,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.66 : 3,998.36 = 1,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.66/3,998.36 = 1,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.66x = 3,998.36 × 1,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.66x = 5,467,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467,420.86/2,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.29

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