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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.33, 3,996.60 and 1,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.33, 3,996.60 and 1,277.80 is: 1,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.33 : 3,996.60 = 1,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.33/3,996.60 = 1,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.33x = 3,996.60 × 1,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.33x = 5,106,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,855.48/2,665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.03

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