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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.07, 3,999.87 and 817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.07, 3,999.87 and 817.46 is: 1,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.07 : 3,999.87 = 817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.07/3,999.87 = 817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.07x = 3,999.87 × 817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.07x = 3,269,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,718.63/2,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.42

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