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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.67, 3,991.41 and 1,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.67, 3,991.41 and 1,621.44 is: 2,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.67 : 3,991.41 = 1,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.67/3,991.41 = 1,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.67x = 3,991.41 × 1,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.67x = 6,471,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,831.83/2,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.41

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