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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.44, 3,999.34 and 718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.44, 3,999.34 and 718.84 is: 1,078.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.44 : 3,999.34 = 718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.44/3,999.34 = 718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.44x = 3,999.34 × 718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.44x = 2,874,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,885.57/2,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.17

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