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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.52, 2,732.28 and 666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.52, 2,732.28 and 666.64 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.52 : 2,732.28 = 666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.52/2,732.28 = 666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.52x = 2,732.28 × 666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.52x = 1,821,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,447.14/1,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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