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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.30, 4,003.86 and 1,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.30, 4,003.86 and 1,369.77 is: 2,055.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.30 : 4,003.86 = 1,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.30/4,003.86 = 1,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.30x = 4,003.86 × 1,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.30x = 5,484,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,367.31/2,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.38

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