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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.17, 3,998.95 and 718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.17, 3,998.95 and 718.52 is: 1,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.17 : 3,998.95 = 718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.17/3,998.95 = 718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.17x = 3,998.95 × 718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.17x = 2,873,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,333.76/2,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.70

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