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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.07, 3,991.76 and 1,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.07, 3,991.76 and 1,016.79 is: 1,525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.07 : 3,991.76 = 1,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.07/3,991.76 = 1,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.07x = 3,991.76 × 1,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.07x = 4,058,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,781.65/2,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.82

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