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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.71, 4,000.03 and 1,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.71, 4,000.03 and 1,204.84 is: 1,807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.71 : 4,000.03 = 1,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.71/4,000.03 = 1,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.71x = 4,000.03 × 1,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.71x = 4,819,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,390.12/2,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.24

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