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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.05, 4,002.72 and 1,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.05, 4,002.72 and 1,348.56 is: 2,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.05 : 4,002.72 = 1,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.05/4,002.72 = 1,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.05x = 4,002.72 × 1,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.05x = 5,397,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397,908.08/2,668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.17

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