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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.11, 3,670.99 and 1,541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.11, 3,670.99 and 1,541.13 is: 2,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.11 : 3,670.99 = 1,541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.11/3,670.99 = 1,541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.11x = 3,670.99 × 1,541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.11x = 5,657,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,455.20/2,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.78

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