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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.68, 3,981.60 and 1,356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.68, 3,981.60 and 1,356.16 is: 2,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.68 : 3,981.60 = 1,356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.68/3,981.60 = 1,356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.68x = 3,981.60 × 1,356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.68x = 5,399,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,686.66/2,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.26

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