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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.30, 3,999.56 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.30, 3,999.56 and 718.56 is: 1,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.30 : 3,999.56 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.30/3,999.56 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.30x = 3,999.56 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.30x = 2,873,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,920.24/2,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.87

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