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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.40, 3,998.76 and 816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.40, 3,998.76 and 816.44 is: 1,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.40 : 3,998.76 = 816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.40/3,998.76 = 816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.40x = 3,998.76 × 816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.40x = 3,264,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,747.61/2,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.86

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