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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.10, 2,299.19 and 1,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.10, 2,299.19 and 1,002.71 is: 1,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.10 : 2,299.19 = 1,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.10/2,299.19 = 1,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.10x = 2,299.19 × 1,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.10x = 2,305,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,421.54/1,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.72

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