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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.51, 3,999.23 and 910.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.51, 3,999.23 and 910.56 is: 1,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.51 : 3,999.23 = 910.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.51/3,999.23 = 910.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.51x = 3,999.23 × 910.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.51x = 3,641,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,534.32/2,666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.66

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