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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.98, 3,920.94 and 666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.98, 3,920.94 and 666.18 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.98 : 3,920.94 = 666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.98/3,920.94 = 666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.98x = 3,920.94 × 666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.98x = 2,612,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,051.81/2,613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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