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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.52, 3,873.84 and 2,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.52, 3,873.84 and 2,667.20 is: 3,681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.52 : 3,873.84 = 2,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.52/3,873.84 = 2,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.52x = 3,873.84 × 2,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.52x = 10,332,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,306.05/2,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.54

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