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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.83, 4,002.23 and 1,281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.83, 4,002.23 and 1,281.77 is: 1,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.83 : 4,002.23 = 1,281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.83/4,002.23 = 1,281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.83x = 4,002.23 × 1,281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.83x = 5,129,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,938.35/2,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.17

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