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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.22, 3,990.31 and 1,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.22, 3,990.31 and 1,269.35 is: 1,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.22 : 3,990.31 = 1,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.22/3,990.31 = 1,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.22x = 3,990.31 × 1,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.22x = 5,065,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,100.00/2,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.02

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