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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.55, 3,998.22 and 2,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.55, 3,998.22 and 2,075.76 is: 3,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.55 : 3,998.22 = 2,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.55/3,998.22 = 2,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.55x = 3,998.22 × 2,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.55x = 8,299,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299,326.12/2,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.05

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