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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.64, 3,990.96 and 1,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.64, 3,990.96 and 1,016.88 is: 1,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.64 : 3,990.96 = 1,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.64/3,990.96 = 1,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.64x = 3,990.96 × 1,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.64x = 4,058,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,327.40/2,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.32

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