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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.04, 5,508.96 and 2,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.04, 5,508.96 and 2,668.64 is: 3,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.04 : 5,508.96 = 2,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.04/5,508.96 = 2,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.04x = 5,508.96 × 2,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.04x = 14,701,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,431.01/3,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.08

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