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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.68, 4,001.04 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.68, 4,001.04 and 2,009.88 is: 3,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.68 : 4,001.04 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.68/4,001.04 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.68x = 4,001.04 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.68x = 8,041,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,610.28/2,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.33

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