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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.20, 3,996.60 and 2,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.20, 3,996.60 and 2,117.96 is: 3,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.20 : 3,996.60 = 2,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.20/3,996.60 = 2,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.20x = 3,996.60 × 2,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.20x = 8,464,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464,638.94/2,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.60

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