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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.52, 3,960.70 and 1,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.52, 3,960.70 and 1,080.08 is: 1,620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.52 : 3,960.70 = 1,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.52/3,960.70 = 1,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.52x = 3,960.70 × 1,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.52x = 4,277,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,887.48/2,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.09

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