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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.10, 3,992.61 and 1,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.10, 3,992.61 and 1,344.78 is: 2,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.10 : 3,992.61 = 1,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.10/3,992.61 = 1,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.10x = 3,992.61 × 1,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.10x = 5,369,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,187.12/2,660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.41

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