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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.56, 3,670.32 and 1,611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.56, 3,670.32 and 1,611.88 is: 2,223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.56 : 3,670.32 = 1,611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.56/3,670.32 = 1,611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.56x = 3,670.32 × 1,611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.56x = 5,916,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,916,115.40/2,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.64

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