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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.80, 4,347.55 and 2,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.80, 4,347.55 and 2,667.52 is: 3,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.80 : 4,347.55 = 2,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.80/4,347.55 = 2,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.80x = 4,347.55 × 2,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.80x = 11,597,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,597,176.58/2,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.92

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