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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.33, 3,984.31 and 2,568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.33, 3,984.31 and 2,568.05 is: 3,846.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.33 : 3,984.31 = 2,568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.33/3,984.31 = 2,568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.33x = 3,984.31 × 2,568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.33x = 10,231,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231,907.30/2,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.10

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