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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.63, 4,001.77 and 1,434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.63, 4,001.77 and 1,434.42 is: 2,152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.63 : 4,001.77 = 1,434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.63/4,001.77 = 1,434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.63x = 4,001.77 × 1,434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.63x = 5,740,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,218.92/2,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.61

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