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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.01, 4,000.99 and 911.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.01, 4,000.99 and 911.61 is: 1,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.01 : 4,000.99 = 911.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.01/4,000.99 = 911.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.01x = 4,000.99 × 911.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.01x = 3,647,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,342.49/2,667.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.58

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