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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.27, 3,997.25 and 1,183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.27, 3,997.25 and 1,183.67 is: 1,775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.27 : 3,997.25 = 1,183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.27/3,997.25 = 1,183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.27x = 3,997.25 × 1,183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.27x = 4,731,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,433.42/2,665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.22

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