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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.80, 4,008.84 and 2,653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.80, 4,008.84 and 2,653.84 is: 3,989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.80 : 4,008.84 = 2,653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.80/4,008.84 = 2,653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.80x = 4,008.84 × 2,653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.80x = 10,638,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638,819.95/2,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.36

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