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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.65, 3,960.51 and 886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.65, 3,960.51 and 886.86 is: 1,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.65 : 3,960.51 = 886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.65/3,960.51 = 886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.65x = 3,960.51 × 886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.65x = 3,512,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,417.90/2,640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.14

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