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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.66, 4,232.35 and 1,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.66, 4,232.35 and 1,066.66 is: 1,599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.66 : 4,232.35 = 1,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.66/4,232.35 = 1,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.66x = 4,232.35 × 1,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.66x = 4,514,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,478.45/2,821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.94

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