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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.08, 3,997.77 and 816.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.08, 3,997.77 and 816.73 is: 1,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.08 : 3,997.77 = 816.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.08/3,997.77 = 816.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.08x = 3,997.77 × 816.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.08x = 3,265,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,098.69/2,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.68

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