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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.46, 4,002.66 and 1,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.46, 4,002.66 and 1,206.60 is: 1,809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.46 : 4,002.66 = 1,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.46/4,002.66 = 1,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.46x = 4,002.66 × 1,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.46x = 4,829,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,609.56/2,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.89

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