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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.63, 2,501.66 and 1,228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.63, 2,501.66 and 1,228.37 is: 1,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.63 : 2,501.66 = 1,228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.63/2,501.66 = 1,228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.63x = 2,501.66 × 1,228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.63x = 3,072,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,964.09/1,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.82

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