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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.87, 3,997.95 and 1,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.87, 3,997.95 and 1,330.63 is: 1,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.87 : 3,997.95 = 1,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.87/3,997.95 = 1,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.87x = 3,997.95 × 1,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.87x = 5,319,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,782.21/2,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.27

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