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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.72, 6,074.68 and 2,667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.72, 6,074.68 and 2,667.01 is: 3,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.72 : 6,074.68 = 2,667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.72/6,074.68 = 2,667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.72x = 6,074.68 × 2,667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.72x = 16,201,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,232.31/4,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.62

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