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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.27, 3,999.13 and 718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.27, 3,999.13 and 718.67 is: 1,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.27 : 3,999.13 = 718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.27/3,999.13 = 718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.27x = 3,999.13 × 718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.27x = 2,874,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,054.76/2,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.93

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