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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666, 3,999.33 and 911.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666, 3,999.33 and 911.18 is: 1,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666 : 3,999.33 = 911.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666/3,999.33 = 911.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666x = 3,999.33 × 911.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666x = 3,644,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,109.51/2,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.88

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