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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.70, 3,998.72 and 817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.70, 3,998.72 and 817.46 is: 1,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.70 : 3,998.72 = 817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.70/3,998.72 = 817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.70x = 3,998.72 × 817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.70x = 3,268,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,793.65/2,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.78

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