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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.24, 3,999.32 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.24, 3,999.32 and 718.40 is: 1,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.24 : 3,999.32 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.24/3,999.32 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.24x = 3,999.32 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.24x = 2,873,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,111.49/2,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.59

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