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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081.68, 5,635.92 and 2,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081.68, 5,635.92 and 2,666.32 is: 3,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081.68 : 5,635.92 = 2,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081.68/5,635.92 = 2,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081.68x = 5,635.92 × 2,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081.68x = 15,027,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,166.21/4,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.61

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