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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.55, 3,999.83 and 718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.55, 3,999.83 and 718.76 is: 1,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.55 : 3,999.83 = 718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.55/3,999.83 = 718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.55x = 3,999.83 × 718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.55x = 2,874,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,894.22/2,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.13

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