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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.19, 3,998.16 and 816.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.19, 3,998.16 and 816.89 is: 1,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.19 : 3,998.16 = 816.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.19/3,998.16 = 816.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.19x = 3,998.16 × 816.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.19x = 3,266,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,036.93/2,666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.98

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