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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.04, 3,999.08 and 1,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.04, 3,999.08 and 1,366.80 is: 2,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.04 : 3,999.08 = 1,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.04/3,999.08 = 1,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.04x = 3,999.08 × 1,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.04x = 5,465,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,942.54/2,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.21

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