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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.80, 3,993.02 and 1,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.80, 3,993.02 and 1,018.72 is: 1,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.80 : 3,993.02 = 1,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.80/3,993.02 = 1,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.80x = 3,993.02 × 1,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.80x = 4,067,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,769.33/2,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.78

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