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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.20, 4,202.70 and 2,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.20, 4,202.70 and 2,661.40 is: 3,984.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.20 : 4,202.70 = 2,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.20/4,202.70 = 2,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.20x = 4,202.70 × 2,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.20x = 11,185,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185,065.78/2,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.42

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