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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.44, 3,982.40 and 2,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.44, 3,982.40 and 2,266.78 is: 3,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.44 : 3,982.40 = 2,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.44/3,982.40 = 2,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.44x = 3,982.40 × 2,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.44x = 9,027,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,224.67/2,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.13

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