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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.72, 4,160.79 and 2,667.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.72, 4,160.79 and 2,667.43 is: 3,981.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.72 : 4,160.79 = 2,667.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.72/4,160.79 = 2,667.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.72x = 4,160.79 × 2,667.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.72x = 11,098,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,098,628.77/2,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.26

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