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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.99, 4,000.84 and 912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.99, 4,000.84 and 912.33 is: 1,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.99 : 4,000.84 = 912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.99/4,000.84 = 912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.99x = 4,000.84 × 912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.99x = 3,650,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,084.08/2,666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.61

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