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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.29, 4,002.97 and 2,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.29, 4,002.97 and 2,148.55 is: 3,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.29 : 4,002.97 = 2,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.29/4,002.97 = 2,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.29x = 4,002.97 × 2,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.29x = 8,600,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,561.18/2,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.46

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