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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.07, 3,996.60 and 1,506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.07, 3,996.60 and 1,506.63 is: 2,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.07 : 3,996.60 = 1,506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.07/3,996.60 = 1,506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.07x = 3,996.60 × 1,506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.07x = 6,021,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,397.46/2,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.62

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