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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.11, 3,990.35 and 811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.11, 3,990.35 and 811.24 is: 1,216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.11 : 3,990.35 = 811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.11/3,990.35 = 811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.11x = 3,990.35 × 811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.11x = 3,237,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,117.50/2,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.91

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