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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.20, 4,004.48 and 2,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.20, 4,004.48 and 2,659.56 is: 3,991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.20 : 4,004.48 = 2,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.20/4,004.48 = 2,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.20x = 4,004.48 × 2,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.20x = 10,650,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650,154.83/2,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.51

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