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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.08, 3,999.18 and 2,118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.08, 3,999.18 and 2,118.65 is: 3,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.08 : 3,999.18 = 2,118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.08/3,999.18 = 2,118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.08x = 3,999.18 × 2,118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.08x = 8,472,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,834.77/2,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.02

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