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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.39, 4,001.15 and 2,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.39, 4,001.15 and 2,119.95 is: 3,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.39 : 4,001.15 = 2,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.39/4,001.15 = 2,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.39x = 4,001.15 × 2,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.39x = 8,482,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,227.34/2,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.97

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