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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.27, 4,000.68 and 1,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.27, 4,000.68 and 1,281.72 is: 1,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.27 : 4,000.68 = 1,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.27/4,000.68 = 1,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.27x = 4,000.68 × 1,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.27x = 5,127,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,751.57/2,667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.47

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