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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660, 3,963.57 and 2,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660, 3,963.57 and 2,369.20 is: 3,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660 : 3,963.57 = 2,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660/3,963.57 = 2,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660x = 3,963.57 × 2,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660x = 9,390,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,390,490.04/2,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.26

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