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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.22, 3,993.86 and 2,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.22, 3,993.86 and 2,272.71 is: 3,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.22 : 3,993.86 = 2,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.22/3,993.86 = 2,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.22x = 3,993.86 × 2,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.22x = 9,076,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076,885.56/2,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.08

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