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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.66, 4,003.58 and 819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.66, 4,003.58 and 819.94 is: 1,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.66 : 4,003.58 = 819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.66/4,003.58 = 819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.66x = 4,003.58 × 819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.66x = 3,282,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,695.39/2,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.09

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