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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.32, 4,001.76 and 2,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.32, 4,001.76 and 2,666 is: 3,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.32 : 4,001.76 = 2,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.32/4,001.76 = 2,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.32x = 4,001.76 × 2,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.32x = 10,668,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668,692.16/2,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.19

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