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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.80, 3,989.52 and 2,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.80, 3,989.52 and 2,305.48 is: 3,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.80 : 3,989.52 = 2,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.80/3,989.52 = 2,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.80x = 3,989.52 × 2,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.80x = 9,197,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,758.57/2,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.99

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