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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.80, 4,001.82 and 1,368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.80, 4,001.82 and 1,368.92 is: 2,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.80 : 4,001.82 = 1,368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.80/4,001.82 = 1,368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.80x = 4,001.82 × 1,368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.80x = 5,478,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,171.43/2,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.44

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