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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.24, 6,312.36 and 2,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.24, 6,312.36 and 2,666 is: 3,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.24 : 6,312.36 = 2,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.24/6,312.36 = 2,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.24x = 6,312.36 × 2,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.24x = 16,828,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,751.76/4,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.00

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