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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.34, 3,983.24 and 2,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.34, 3,983.24 and 2,548.52 is: 3,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.34 : 3,983.24 = 2,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.34/3,983.24 = 2,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.34x = 3,983.24 × 2,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.34x = 10,151,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,151,353.26/2,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.38

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