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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.64, 3,993.40 and 2,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.64, 3,993.40 and 2,042.36 is: 3,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.64 : 3,993.40 = 2,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.64/3,993.40 = 2,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.64x = 3,993.40 × 2,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.64x = 8,155,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,960.42/2,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.41

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