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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.01, 3,996.03 and 909.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.01, 3,996.03 and 909.37 is: 1,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.01 : 3,996.03 = 909.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.01/3,996.03 = 909.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.01x = 3,996.03 × 909.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.01x = 3,633,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,865.25/2,666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.04

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