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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.56, 4,004.57 and 1,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.56, 4,004.57 and 1,207.73 is: 1,812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.56 : 4,004.57 = 1,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.56/4,004.57 = 1,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.56x = 4,004.57 × 1,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.56x = 4,836,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,413.26/2,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.37

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