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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.08, 3,999.12 and 1,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.08, 3,999.12 and 1,126 is: 1,689

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.08 : 3,999.12 = 1,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.08/3,999.12 = 1,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.08x = 3,999.12 × 1,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.08x = 4,503,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,009.12/2,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689

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