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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.64, 3,998.46 and 816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.64, 3,998.46 and 816.76 is: 1,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.64 : 3,998.46 = 816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.64/3,998.46 = 816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.64x = 3,998.46 × 816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.64x = 3,265,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,782.19/2,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.14

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