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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.81, 4,121.72 and 667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.81, 4,121.72 and 667.81 is: 1,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.81 : 4,121.72 = 667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.81/4,121.72 = 667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.81x = 4,121.72 × 667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.81x = 2,752,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,525.83/2,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.72

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