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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.48, 3,992.08 and 2,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.48, 3,992.08 and 2,015.18 is: 3,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.48 : 3,992.08 = 2,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.48/3,992.08 = 2,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.48x = 3,992.08 × 2,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.48x = 8,044,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,759.77/2,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.80

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