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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.66, 2,851.56 and 1,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.66, 2,851.56 and 1,227.66 is: 1,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.66 : 2,851.56 = 1,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.66/2,851.56 = 1,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.66x = 2,851.56 × 1,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.66x = 3,500,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,746.15/2,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.91

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