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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.40, 3,729.50 and 2,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.40, 3,729.50 and 2,667.40 is: 3,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.40 : 3,729.50 = 2,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.40/3,729.50 = 2,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.40x = 3,729.50 × 2,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.40x = 9,948,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,068.30/2,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.50

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