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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.33, 4,002.98 and 1,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.33, 4,002.98 and 1,282.27 is: 1,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.33 : 4,002.98 = 1,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.33/4,002.98 = 1,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.33x = 4,002.98 × 1,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.33x = 5,132,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,901.16/2,669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.92

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