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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.64, 6,177.44 and 2,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.64, 6,177.44 and 2,666.80 is: 3,992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.64 : 6,177.44 = 2,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.64/6,177.44 = 2,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.64x = 6,177.44 × 2,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.64x = 16,473,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,996.99/4,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.11

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