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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.06, 3,989.42 and 1,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.06, 3,989.42 and 1,360.82 is: 2,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.06 : 3,989.42 = 1,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.06/3,989.42 = 1,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.06x = 3,989.42 × 1,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.06x = 5,428,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,882.52/2,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.35

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