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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.18, 4,155.27 and 1,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.18, 4,155.27 and 1,666.71 is: 2,299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.18 : 4,155.27 = 1,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.18/4,155.27 = 1,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.18x = 4,155.27 × 1,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.18x = 6,925,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,623.81/3,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.97

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