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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667, 3,997.98 and 2,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667, 3,997.98 and 2,020.56 is: 3,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667 : 3,997.98 = 2,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667/3,997.98 = 2,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667x = 3,997.98 × 2,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667x = 8,078,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,158.47/2,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.93

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