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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.71, 4,003.70 and 1,206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.71, 4,003.70 and 1,206.99 is: 1,811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.71 : 4,003.70 = 1,206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.71/4,003.70 = 1,206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.71x = 4,003.70 × 1,206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.71x = 4,832,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,419.83/2,667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.45

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