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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.04, 3,969.94 and 2,590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.04, 3,969.94 and 2,590.92 is: 3,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.04 : 3,969.94 = 2,590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.04/3,969.94 = 2,590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.04x = 3,969.94 × 2,590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.04x = 10,285,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,796.94/2,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.78

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