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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.02, 3,999.70 and 817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.02, 3,999.70 and 817.06 is: 1,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.02 : 3,999.70 = 817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.02/3,999.70 = 817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.02x = 3,999.70 × 817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.02x = 3,267,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,994.88/2,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.80

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