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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.94, 4,000.41 and 2,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.94, 4,000.41 and 2,209.98 is: 3,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.94 : 4,000.41 = 2,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.94/4,000.41 = 2,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.94x = 4,000.41 × 2,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.94x = 8,840,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840,826.09/2,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.97

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