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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.16, 3,966 and 2,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.16, 3,966 and 2,230.12 is: 3,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.16 : 3,966 = 2,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.16/3,966 = 2,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.16x = 3,966 × 2,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.16x = 8,844,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,655.92/2,640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.05

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