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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.18, 3,995.33 and 1,206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.18, 3,995.33 and 1,206.36 is: 1,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.18 : 3,995.33 = 1,206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.18/3,995.33 = 1,206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.18x = 3,995.33 × 1,206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.18x = 4,819,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,800.27/2,666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.75

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