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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.78, 3,984.72 and 2,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.78, 3,984.72 and 2,268.54 is: 3,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.78 : 3,984.72 = 2,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.78/3,984.72 = 2,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.78x = 3,984.72 × 2,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.78x = 9,039,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,496.71/2,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.32

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