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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.60, 3,990.90 and 1,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.60, 3,990.90 and 1,018.20 is: 1,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.60 : 3,990.90 = 1,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.60/3,990.90 = 1,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.60x = 3,990.90 × 1,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.60x = 4,063,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,534.38/2,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.73

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