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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.27, 4,010.31 and 2,481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.27, 4,010.31 and 2,481.86 is: 3,741.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.27 : 4,010.31 = 2,481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.27/4,010.31 = 2,481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.27x = 4,010.31 × 2,481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.27x = 9,953,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953,038.00/2,660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.37

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