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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.01, 3,998.37 and 1,184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.01, 3,998.37 and 1,184.42 is: 1,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.01 : 3,998.37 = 1,184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.01/3,998.37 = 1,184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.01x = 3,998.37 × 1,184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.01x = 4,735,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,729.40/2,666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.34

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