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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.66, 4,118.48 and 665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.66, 4,118.48 and 665.66 is: 998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.66 : 4,118.48 = 665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.66/4,118.48 = 665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.66x = 4,118.48 × 665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.66x = 2,741,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,514.36/2,745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.49

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