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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.99, 3,998.81 and 816.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.99, 3,998.81 and 816.93 is: 1,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.99 : 3,998.81 = 816.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.99/3,998.81 = 816.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.99x = 3,998.81 × 816.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.99x = 3,266,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,747.85/2,665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.34

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