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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205, 3,307.50 and 666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205, 3,307.50 and 666 is: 999

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205 : 3,307.50 = 666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205/3,307.50 = 666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205x = 3,307.50 × 666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205x = 2,202,795
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,795/2,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999

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