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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.52, 3,991.32 and 1,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.52, 3,991.32 and 1,361.64 is: 2,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.52 : 3,991.32 = 1,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.52/3,991.32 = 1,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.52x = 3,991.32 × 1,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.52x = 5,434,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,740.96/2,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.74

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