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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.06, 3,989.82 and 1,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.06, 3,989.82 and 1,683.20 is: 2,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.06 : 3,989.82 = 1,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.06/3,989.82 = 1,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.06x = 3,989.82 × 1,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.06x = 6,715,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,665.02/2,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.63

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