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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.03, 3,990.11 and 811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.03, 3,990.11 and 811.14 is: 1,216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.03 : 3,990.11 = 811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.03/3,990.11 = 811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.03x = 3,990.11 × 811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.03x = 3,236,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,537.83/2,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.73

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