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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.16, 4,010.16 and 2,481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.16, 4,010.16 and 2,481.74 is: 3,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.16 : 4,010.16 = 2,481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.16/4,010.16 = 2,481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.16x = 4,010.16 × 2,481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.16x = 9,952,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952,174.48/2,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.19

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