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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.08, 3,670.78 and 2,031.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.08, 3,670.78 and 2,031.05 is: 2,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.08 : 3,670.78 = 2,031.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.08/3,670.78 = 2,031.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.08x = 3,670.78 × 2,031.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.08x = 7,455,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,537.72/2,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.75

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