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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.08, 3,990.20 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.08, 3,990.20 and 905.04 is: 1,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.08 : 3,990.20 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.08/3,990.20 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.08x = 3,990.20 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.08x = 3,611,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,290.61/2,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.59

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