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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.80, 4,346.06 and 2,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.80, 4,346.06 and 2,666.52 is: 3,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.80 : 4,346.06 = 2,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.80/4,346.06 = 2,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.80x = 4,346.06 × 2,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.80x = 11,588,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588,842.58/2,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.43

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