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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.25, 4,000.14 and 911.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.25, 4,000.14 and 911.66 is: 1,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.25 : 4,000.14 = 911.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.25/4,000.14 = 911.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.25x = 4,000.14 × 911.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.25x = 3,646,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,747.63/2,666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.74

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