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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.45, 3,997.92 and 1,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.45, 3,997.92 and 1,366.83 is: 2,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.45 : 3,997.92 = 1,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.45/3,997.92 = 1,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.45x = 3,997.92 × 1,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.45x = 5,464,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,476.99/2,664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.88

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