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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.50, 4,003.02 and 2,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.50, 4,003.02 and 2,305.62 is: 3,458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.50 : 4,003.02 = 2,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.50/4,003.02 = 2,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.50x = 4,003.02 × 2,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.50x = 9,229,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,442.97/2,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.66

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