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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.60, 3,996.04 and 1,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.60, 3,996.04 and 1,020.12 is: 1,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.60 : 3,996.04 = 1,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.60/3,996.04 = 1,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.60x = 3,996.04 × 1,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.60x = 4,076,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,440.32/2,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.43

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