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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.12, 3,996 and 2,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.12, 3,996 and 2,488.32 is: 3,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.12 : 3,996 = 2,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.12/3,996 = 2,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.12x = 3,996 × 2,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.12x = 9,943,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943,326.72/2,661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.52

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