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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.22, 3,997.02 and 1,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.22, 3,997.02 and 1,958.88 is: 2,935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.22 : 3,997.02 = 1,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.22/3,997.02 = 1,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.22x = 3,997.02 × 1,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.22x = 7,829,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,657.66/2,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.51

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